A stunningly unique property has just hit the East Melbourne market with this one of a kind 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Victorian! Tucked away in one of Melbourne's most prestigious and tightly held tree-lined streets where you're moments to the picturesque Fitzroy Gardens and bustling CBD, this double level beauty is an inner city icon with brilliant original features matched by a thoughtful contemporary renovation. Joseph Reed is one of Australia's most renowned architects (designed the State Library of Victoria, Rippon Lea Estate, Melbourne Town Hall, and Royal Exhibition Building among many), and he designed this home in 1864 for businessman and politician Sir Benjamin Benjamin. The property was further renovated almost a century on by Nonda Katsalidis, another icon of the Australian architecture world. Nestled at the rear of the block giving you incredible privacy and peace, this amazing home has a wealth of fabulous features. Adore the expansive nature of the ground level lounge room, which boasts soaring ceilings with intricate rose detail, chandelier lighting, and an arresting black marble open fireplace. A large dining room also delivers an OFP, meanwhile the casual meals area is dominated by an exquisite leadlight window which is a genuine feature of the home. The meals area shares a space with the refreshed black granite kitchen which has been modernised to include quality stainless steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher, redgum and cherry wood cabinetry, and an integrated Miele fridge and freezer. The ground floor is further enhanced by a powder room, European laundry with great storage, and Liebherr wine fridge. Upstairs, two bedrooms are positioned on either side of the residence and come with stylish ensuites and excellent BIR/WIR storage. The 3rd bedroom could easily be a study or extensive library thanks to floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving, while the top level also has access out to a sizeable balcony. Other property features include central heating, garden courtyard, single carport, and access to 2 parking permits for the street. You're so close to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Powlett Reserve, Treasury Gardens, Carlton Gardens, trendy Smith Street and Gertrude Street bars and restaurants, Victoria Street eateries, trams, and North Richmond Station. This is a once in a lifetime property, so don't miss out!