65 Cobden Street, South Melbourne, Vic 3205

A quiet, tree-lined street and striking Hawthorn brick façade set a timeless tone for this single-level Victorian home, where beautifully preserved period detail merges with smart modern updates and a brilliantly bright perspective. Within walking distance of Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Clarendon Street’s café and dining scene, it’s a polished inner-city hideaway with rare street appeal, hidden away for peace yet directly accessible to the city’s best attractions.

Enriched by the signature character of its c1890 heritage, a traditional Baltic pine-led hallway with a corbel arch and high ceilings invites northern light to permeate throughout, highlighting two generous bedrooms, each with built-in robes and OFPs. The central living room and renovated bathroom precede a bright meals area and stylish kitchen with quality Westinghouse appliances and stone benchtops, extending to a private red-brick paved courtyard with direct lane access.

The peaceful setting of a one-way street near the area's best cafés, including Clementine, and moments from elite schools, MSAC, ANZAC Station, and Melbourne Arts Precinct, it is a compelling proposition, complete with split system heating/air conditioning, ceiling fans, a laundry and a garden shed for added storage.