A skilled renovation has breathed new life into this period-style charmer taking it from old and dated to fresh, stylish and comfortable. Situated on the city doorstep, "Fairview" retains many period features, lofty decorative ceilings, open fireplaces with painted timber over mantles and cast iron grates, picture rails and lead light glazing. Sweeping steps lead to the elevated iron-lace trimmed front verandah where you can enjoy city views. Imagine waking up with that morning coffee or enjoying a drink with friends on balmy evenings with the illuminated Cathedral spire dominating the skyline. Or, bringing in the New year with the greatest views of the fireworks. Inside, the entry hall shines with polished timber floors and leads to three large bedrooms, The main including built-in robes is picture perfect with the bed fitting beautifully into a box bay window with light filtering through the delicate lead light windows. The central hallway eventually opens up to the extension of the property with an ultra modern, spacious kitchen/dining area and adjoining sitting room. The dream new kitchen is the perfect family hub and an ideal complement to the house. It features loads of cupboards and bench space, corner pantry, brand new, unused De'Longhi stainless steel cooking appliances and dishwasher and a benchmark waterfall island bench taking centre stage with room enough for 6 people to dine at one end and plenty of prep room at the other. The living room features another box bay window, open fireplace with mantle and gas log fire insert while the bathroom and laundry off a small hallway have been refreshed and the second, more formal living room features French doors to a covered pergola and direct access to the rear yard. This multipurpose area can also be used as another bedroom or, for those wishing to set up shop at home, a private home office or consultation room. Either which way, space is plentiful! The new carpets and fresh paintwork throughout the home is in a refined colour palette and pulls the sophisticated look together while internal temperature is maintained by ducted heating and cooling and a split system in the kitchen. The lock-up carport is accessed from a private street at the front with a side gate off Rowan Street to the terraced and brick paved rear yard with old brick storage shed/workshop. Enjoy top-drawer living where you walk to the city, schools, arts precinct and much more from this aptly-named property.