Opposite greenery for a break from the city-fringe bustle, this Hawthorn-brick prize weaves classical charm and modern comfort into the beloved inner-northern lifestyle.

Augmented by the best front yard imaginable in acres of parkland and the Capital City Trail, a charming façade, elaborate lacework, and a tessellated-tile porch prelude an interior plan that’s just as perfect for downsizers as professionals and young families. Two substantial bedrooms are well-served by abundant robe space and a smart bathroom with a bath, shower, and separate WC, while a central study doubles as an ideal nursery.

• Timeless Victorian revamped for turnkey living
• Two bedrooms, a study, and smart bathroom
• Open living/dining area and first-rate kitchen
• Entertainer’s yard doubling as off-street parking
• Steps to transport, parks, and lifestyle hubs

A double-arched hallway links to a wonderfully open main suite at rear, with living and dining zones stepping into a sun-soaked yard brilliant for entertaining. A roller door and wide rear-lane frontage enable secure off-street parking, while further highlights include a wrap-around kitchen with Smeg and Fisher & Paykel appliances, heating/cooling, security shutters, alarm, full-size laundry, and potential for a second-storey extension (STCA).

With trams and bike paths streamlining commutes to hospitals, universities, and the CBD, it’s only footsteps to Fitzroy High and Fitzroy North Primary (both zoned), famous Edinburgh Gardens, and the coffee, cuisine, retail, and nightlife spanning Lygon Street and St Georges Road.