REAR/42 Barkly Street, FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068

Let there be light! This spacious warehouse-inspired residence has been imaginatively designed to attract maximum northern sunlight to most rooms. Entered via a security lobby from a quiet bluestone lane, it features an expansive open-plan living area floored in polished timber, with tall doors to one end opening into a wide paved outdoor entertaining area landscaped with an ultramarine mosaic-tiled pond. Light floods in through the doors and a square window set into the double-storey northern wall. At the living room end is a smaller Japanese-style pebbled garden. The kitchen, crafted in timber with a pantry and large preparation areas, is set to one side of the dining zone, with a view over the courtyard. A free-standing timber storage unit separates the entertaining area from a powder room and full-size laundry. Stairs lead up beside a tall north-facing window to a pleasing open gallery which looks over the ground floor. The handsome master bedroom, with dressing room and entry to a two-way tiled bathroom (bath and shower), shares a private triangular balcony with a smaller bedroom or study. An attractive third bedroom, with Juliet window looking down into the living area, is set to the northern side of the building. This superbly-finished property has a large remote garage and storage space with direct entry to the house. Features include extremely generous storage to both levels, security system, ducted heating and climate control airconditioning. Located off a quiet tree-lined street, it is close to cafes, shopping, and public transport.