$2,530,000

4 Bed  •  2 Bath  •  2 Car

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168 Bellair Street, Kensington VIC 3031

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$2,530,000

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House Sold on Sun 9 Apr, 2017

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“Rare opportunity to secure a piece of Melbourne's architectural history”

The former Kensington Property Exchange has been an iconic landmark in Melbourne's inner north since its construction in 1891, and remains an extraordinarily intact example of late 19th century architecture with brick stable and coach house remaining at rear.

The building is the finest known example of the work of architect Edward Owen Hughes, and the heavily ornamented facade with pedimented Corinthian pavilions on each elevation stand testament to his remarkable vision.

With a corner entrance accentuated by the first floor oriel window and the octagonal tower above, the ground-floor commercial space would make an elegant inner-city art gallery, boutique law or architect's office or impressive consultation rooms.

The large associated residence is cleverly integrated into the overall composition, and was once home to James Wales who was elected Mayor of Flemington in 1899.

Currently used as a family home, the property has potential to be divided into a spacious one-bedroom first-floor apartment and impressive three-bedroom second-floor home, choose to lease each floor separately, or easily retain the opulent four-bedroom personal residence across two levels.

Period features including antique fireplaces, original hardwood floors, central timber staircase, stained glass windows and statuesque mouldings have been retained throughout in immaculate condition.

It is located steps to Kensington Station, walking distance to Kensington Primary School, moments to Flemington Racecourse, and within easy reach of all major amenities in Melbourne CBD.

Pavilion Property invites you to inspect this remarkable Victorian-era building. For more details all heritage and building permits Please call us on 1300 PAVILION.

www.pavilionproperty.com.au/islington

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