160 Bank Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205

South of the river on our city’s doorstep is one of Melbourne’s most coveted addresses – 160 Bank street South Melbourne. Known up until the mid-19th century as Emerald Hill, this suburb is a flourishing hub of popular eateries, Melbournian-approved shopping strips, & an epicentre for Melbourne’s working professionals. A stone's-throw away from thriving Clarendon & Moray streets, this stunning Victorian terrace has been a beloved family home to its current owners for over 50 years & radiates warmth & charm from the moment of entry through its ornate iron gates. Walking up a checkerboard-paved path & past a lush front garden bed, a regal arched-entrance hallway welcomes you with solid timber flooring, original pendant lighting & magnificent high ceilings exuding a sense of grandeur. Off the passage are two adjoining rooms divided by a single bifold timber door, currently used as a large double bedroom & sizable sitting room. Large sash windows flood the spaces in natural light, while original mouldings & ceiling roses introduce you to the history & integrity of this important house. Beyond the grand staircase is a second light-filled sitting room linked to a spacious galley-style kitchen with hand-crafted solid wood benchtops & original arch detailing. Leading off the kitchen is a generous-sized laundry housing a newly renovated modern bathroom with wet area, dual-head shower, & separate toilet. Spanning the length of the kitchen & laundry is a large window wall engulfing the areas in natural, dappled light. Through the glass sliding doors, make your way through the side courtyard draped in creeping grapevines to a generous backyard covered in lush green grass, veggie patches & flower beds. A winding red-brick path leads to a single-car garage, that can be accessed through the laneway to the right of the property. On the upper carpeted level, a second bedroom enjoys stunning city views while to the left is a large well-lit third bedroom, both served by the adjacent bathroom. Follow the passage to the grand master bedroom, complete with built-in robes & large sash windows which open onto the 19th-century terrace’s iconic feature – the balcony; a fine example of historic Australian architecture, complete with intricate cast-iron balustrades & timber decking, allowing stunning views of this beautiful street whilst basking in the light of the morning sun. Full of warmth & adorned with original features & joinery, this elegant double-story terrace is ready & waiting for its next chapter. A grand home like this demands preservation & a loving touch & is a prime opportunity to own a charming piece of Melbourne’s history in this spectacular location.