Marrying timeless 1890s period beauty with a designer architectural renovation and extension to create a truly one-of-a-kind single level experience, this magnificent 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 550sqm is unlike anything else in Fitzroy North. - Inside, a stunning leadlight entry makes way for the perfect 'old meets new' fusion. - Baltic Pine floors, ornate fireplaces, 3.6m soaring ceilings, complemented by ultra-stylish detail through the kitchen, bathroom/ensuite, and extensive rear living and dining. - All bedrooms are located in the original front part of the property and all promise sensational space and excellent storage options. The master bedroom which will be an idyllic retreat for parents boasting additional BIR storage as well as access to a contemporary ensuite. - The extended rear section of the home is what will truly take your breath away. This architecturally designed space is where you can enjoy the expansive lounge and dining areas plus the kitchen, which all surround an internal courtyard which acts as a light-well and allows cross ventilation. - The kitchen itself has concrete benchtops, Liebherr double door fridge/freezer, s/steel Miele appliances including a pyrolytic oven, steam oven, warming drawer, and a WIP. The kitchen also has a servery out to the internal courtyard which features a cafe bar perfect for meals and drinks. - The property has solid environmental credentials, with exclusive use of recycled brick throughout the renovation and garage, full insulation throughout the walls (internal and external) and ceiling of the original house, full glazing replacement with low E glass in the original house and double glazing in the renovation. - Other property features include a stylish skylit bathroom with rain shower (Rogerseller detail in bathroom and ensuite), laundry, hydronic heating, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, study area with desk, Spotted Gum timber floors, alarm, camera security, built-in speaker system, full home automation (HAI, control by phone) an deep garden, 4 car garage with ROW access with separate switchboard for EV which has been reinforced to build a 2nd level on it (STCA). - Located close to Merri Creek Primary, Deutsche Schule Melbourne, Northcote High, Inner-Circle Janet Millman Reserve, Merri Creek Trail, St George's Rd and Nicholson St shops and cafes, trams, and Merri Station.