2/131 Hotham Street, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

This splendidly proportioned apartment in the former Cairns Memorial Church (ca 1888) has been comprehensively redesigned to offer superlative CBD living close to the Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens, major hospitals and universities. A highly successful collaboration between the owner, her architect Christopher Corby and a specialist heritage builder has produced a luxuriously appointed residence which fuses Gothic Revival interior decor with elegant contemporary style. Set over two levels with separate lift entries, the north-facing apartment is divided into discrete zones, combining expansive living spaces with private bedroom and retreat areas. A handsome reception room on the lower level leads on one side to a gracious sitting room with open fireplace and Ecosmart gas-burner, and on the other to a vast dining room, open to a state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with a full suite of Gaggenau appliances and extensive bespoke cabinetry. Studded timber doors open to the main bedroom wing, complete with dressing room and a sumptuous bluestone-tiled ensuite bathroom. A spacious gallery-style library and study on the upper level separates three large further bedrooms and two bathrooms. Also on this level is a vast fitted laundry/utility room with drying cabinet. Including two car spaces plus basement storage, full security and generous storage throughout, this grand property features wide recycled European oak floorboards, finely crafted timber and stone finishes and reverse-cycle heating/cooling.