286 Drummond Street, Carlton, Vic 3053

An ornate 1890 Victorian terrace along the tree-lined Drummond Street University Precinct comes to market for the first time in 30 years. Historic 286 Drummond St sits within the Royal Exhibition Building Heritage Environs, giving the address and Drummond Street tree-lined precinct Heritage certification at the global level. With its freshly painted façade, soundproof front window and auspicious red door, the exclusive Carlton property serves as the perfect home office, inner city base, University accommodation, or Airbnb investment on the doorstep of Melbourne's foodie hub.

Carlton buzzes with iconic amenities and restaurants including Readings bookshop, Brunetti, King and Godfree, and the comedy troupe Sooshi Mango's enterprise, Johnny, Vince and Sam's Ristorante. All the finery of the Victorian era is proudly on show across the 3 levels of the towering terrace, which is detailed by lofty ceilings exceeding 3ms, dramatic cornices and ceiling rosettes and statement Black Japan finish hardwood floors. 

Some clever modern enhancements include 3 phase power, ducted heating and cooling, continuous hot water and a modernized kitchen with Bellissima Technika s/s appliances. The flexible layout welcomes you with the black finished industrial chic of concrete floors across the entrance and living space, a ground floor bedroom with fireplace, and hallway flow across to the kitchen, meals area and classic white bathroom.
A romantic timber staircase leads to 3 light-filled bedrooms, each set in their own private wing - presenting district views including spectacular street frontage from the palatial main bedroom and its floor to ceiling feature mirror. 

The private courtyard provides seamless indoor-outdoor integration and serves as the perfect north-facing sunny retreat. A rear feature is access from the private courtyard to a car space within a secure garage with roller door on a laneway through University St. A Carlton Victorian 4-bedroom residence in a landmark location among the primary tree-lined Drummond Street, on the fringe of Carlton Gardens, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne University, the MCG, and the beating heart of the CBD.