29 Duke Street, Windsor VIC 3181

Steeped in tradition, yet so much more than a period piece, this free-standing and double-fronted Victorian home of elegant substance has been sensitively renovated and extended to present a 21st Century home to inspire lovers of inner-urban al fresco living. An easy walk from the surge of bars and eateries that populate the Windsor-end of Chapel St, this is a first class opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Melbournes premier nightlife strips and then retreat to the private sanctuary of home whenever you need to.

Inside its immaculate Victorian profile, the home reveals rich polished timber floors, flawlessly preserved period cornices, towering ceilings with ornate roses and an exquisite hallway arch as it flows past each of the bedrooms to a contemporary, open-plan kitchen / meals / living. Clearly, the homes central hub, the open-plan is intelligently arranged around an island bench that creates a practical breakfast bar setting where friends can gather for a glass of wine while you prepare their dinner on a premier combination of SMEG and Bosch appliances. Oriented to the north and filled with glorious natural sunlight, 3 sets of French Doors create a seamless flow to a sunny paved courtyard that inspires the aspirations of al fresco entertainers and even party hosts.

The bedrooms are superb with substantial built-in robes. The master suite enjoys the private indulgence of an ensuite, whilst the second bedroom features a traditional fire place that has been up-dated with a contemporary gas fire insert. A third bedroom/ formal dining room is semi-attached to the open-plan and offers an alternative living zone, where recessed angles create some additional storage to surround its gas fire place.

Renovated to catch the eye and inspire awe, the central bathroom has a spa bath and huge windows that expose beautiful leafy outlooks. Importantly for this vibrant location, the home offers rear car access, so you can leave the car and access everything you need on foot. Additional features include reverse cycle air conditioning, a large Jetmaster open fire place in the living room and a wine cellar.

Within metres of Chapel St and all its famous lifestyle attractions, this charming home is also within walking distance of trams and Windsor Railway Station for the easiest of city-commuting as well as pretty local parks.