61 Michael Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

With the signature urbane style that draws people to the Northern suburbs, this charming home has all of the hallmarks of the historic North Fitzroy locale. Built in 1880, the now repurposed shop front first served as a cobbler, and was later used as a corner shop Milk Bar and Fish and Chip Shop respectively.

Today we can find a preserved and repurposed version of this classic home, with an accommodating lounge room taking the place of the shop front. Further additional living spaces can be found on the ground floor, with separate dining and family rooms. The kitchen provides access to a private courtyard with vegetation area ideal for a personal vegetable patch or garden and a shed for additional storage. Upstairs opens out to three bedrooms - two with built-in robes and a fireplace - a bathroom, and also a light-drenched study which overlooks the picturesque and leafy Michael Street. The study has potential to function as a fourth bedroom or even a nursery for growing families.

At home in this abundantly historic neighbourhood, the character of the area has been rigorously preserved and defended by its tight-knit community. Central to the catchments of sought after primary and secondary schools, and with easy access to prominent Melbourne Universities, the community offers opportunity to families at all stages. Just moments from Queens Parade, a wealth of transport options are at hand being situated between two tram lines and two train stations, and just four minutes’ walk to the bus interchange; all providing easy access to the numerous café’s, bars and award winning restaurants in the area. Surrounded by abundant parklands, gardens and cycle paths, and less than 40 minutes’ walk from Melbourne CBD, this is a highly facilitated and active location that simultaneously avoids the noise produced when living on a main street.

This property was bought by the current owner’s father in 1986 with the subtle raise of an eyebrow, just as graziers bid in cattle auctions. Living in a home with such rich foundations that tell its own story creates the ideal canvas for creating your own.

Inspect today to see for yourself what could be!