2/1B Bayswater Road, Kensington, Vic 3031

Built with a degree of care and quality simply not seen in new homes of today, this completely reimagined, two-storey prize pairs space and sophistication with the verve and vibrancy of its adored Village surrounds.

Helped to stay cool in summer, warm in winter, and quiet across the year with its ultra-solid construction, a double-brick lower level runs from a tranquil front lounge to a back section brilliant for hospitality. A vaulted ceiling, several skylights, and evergreen outlooks bring space and airiness to entwined living and dining zones, spilling into a wonderfully private backyard perfect for a morning coffee and Sunday barbecue. The passionate cook is sure to feel at home in a first-class kitchen, with a wide island centre-stage among a feature Falcon cooker, Asko dishwasher, white pressed metal splashbacks, extensive cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with a fridge/freezer.

Excellent robe storage, a trendy bathroom with a combined bath/shower, and northern master balcony accompany three large, upstairs bedrooms, while other highlights include an extra downstairs bathroom, central heating, split-system heating/cooling, substantial attic space, double-glazed glass, a full-size laundry, alarm, private driveway, and wood fire for cosy winter nights. Amenity is unrivalled, with Village shops, cafés, cuisine, and nightspots, Kensington Station, hospital and university-bound buses and trams, acres of parkland, the new leisure centre, and Maribyrnong River mere steps away.