8 Canning Street, North Melbourne

Adorning a leafy street on esteemed Hotham Hill, this sublimely renovated Victorian has become a four bedroom, four bathroom picture of sophistication complete with an additional self-contained studio. Transformed by an expertly designed restoration and extension from Basset Lobaza, combining period beauty with light-filled contemporary spaces, it showcases a gourmet kitchen/dining, retreat, family room, entertainer's terrace and fully tiled plunge pool. A Liebherr refrigerator/freezer unites with a Vintec wine fridge, 900mm Ilve stove and semi-integrated Miele dishwasher in a chef's dream. A waterfall marble island, marble splashback and quality cabinetry confer further luxury on the peerless kitchen, while full height bifolds facilitate indoor/outdoor flow. Three of the homes four generous bedrooms are situated upstairs, each with an ensuite, and two staircases enhance independent wings. Above a double garage you'll find the smart studio, highlighting a suite of Miele appliances, ample living/meals space, fitted desk and reverse cycle heating/cooling. Further alluring features include hydronic heating, zoned ducted cooling, extensive storage, an elevator, quality laundry appliances and easily accesible rear ROW access. Zoned to University High School, a stroll to cafes, shops, trams, schools, Royal Park and Melbourne's Biomedical Precinct, this exemplary property is ready for a family to call it "home".