In an utterly unparalleled position on the brink of Yarra Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground, this magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom c.1886 Hawthorn brick Victorian terrace infuses its captivating grandeur with contemporary class and northern warmth on a charming, highly sought-after garden allotment. Majestic from the outset with its tuckpointed brick façade, traditional iron lacework and tessellated tiled verandah, before taking your breath away inside with its 3.9m approx. decorative ceilings and Baltic pine floorboards, this stately residence showcases an exquisite decorative glass entry to the grand arched hallway, and an exceptional sitting room with library, a grand formal dining room and a brilliant lounge all with marble fireplaces. Bathed in natural light while shaded by the blossoming Hornbeams, is a superb stone kitchen (St George cooking appliances and Miele dishwasher) and a beautiful informal dining area with French doors to the glorious north-facing alfresco deck. Upstairs features the sumptuous main bedroom suite (luxe ensuite, deep walk-in robe and open fireplace) highlighted by its enchanting park and city-viewing terrace and there are two further delightful and spacious bedrooms serviced by a pristine bathroom. Perfect for a nanny, student or au pair, downstairs reveals a fabulous and secluded bedroom suite (classy ensuite and BIRs) flowing out to a sunlit bluestone paved alfresco area in formal landscape with rolling lawn and is also home to the full-sized laundry and wine cellar. Packed with a phenomenal amount of storage throughout including a workshop, this Victorian marvel is unrivalled with hydronic heating, ducted cooling, a security system, elegant window furnishings, rear access to Webb Lane and three secure car spaces along a long side drive. In a celebrated and very iconic location, walk to all the amazing places Melbourne has to offer – Fitzroy Gardens, Flinders Street, Federation Square, Bridge Road, Melbourne Park, Royal Botanic Gardens, Birrarung Marr, Jolimont station, AAMI Park and multiple tram lines, giving it a 100 Transit Score.