17 Albion Street, South Yarra

Behind its picturesque façade, this period home reveals a delightful story with a surprising twist in the tale. Entered via a traditional arched hallway, the expansive layout showcases a dining room fitted with display cabinets and flowing effortlessly through to an inviting living room flooded in natural light through a wall of windows extending into roof windows. Exuding a rustic-style ambience, the white-on-white kitchen is appointed with a gas cooktop, stainless-steel oven and dishwasher. Outside entices with a generous brick-paved alfresco courtyard surrounded by established greenery – an idyllic spot for relaxing and sharing good times with family and friends over lazy lunches and star-lit dinners. Two bedrooms sit on the lower level along with a lovely front sitting room/ bedroom/study. A striking timber spiral staircase leads to the whole-floor main bedroom radiating warmth and comfort with an ensuite bathroom, built-in robes, air conditioner and double French doors opening onto a balcony. A central bathroom, laundry, hallway storage and a shed are additional highlights along with vehicular access for off street parking. Privately hidden away amid lovely leafy surrounds, this most desirable home is located within walking distance of Fawkner Park, South Yarra Station, trams, highly regarded schools including Wesley College, MGG and Melbourne Grammar, the fresh produce at Prahran Market and Chapel Street's and Toorak Road's boutiques, shops, bars and dining-out venues.