Landmark Victorian on St Vincent Gardens

One of the most admired homes surrounding the beautiful St Vincent Gardens, this illustrious c1875 French Victorian residence's magnificently restored dimensions are more than matched by a breathtaking French inspired northwest facing landscaped garden with converted stables.

Built for former mayor, John Danks in 1874, to reflect the French architecture of the time with its bell-shaped roof and colonnaded verandah. The majestic arched hallway introduces a sumptuous sitting room and elegant formal dining room, both featuring Hoop pine floors, ornate high ceilings, original windows and marble fireplaces.

Streaming with northern light, the gourmet kitchen featuring marble benches and a conservatory style living room open to the picturesque north-facing garden with extensive stone paving, built in seating, a pond and segmented garden "rooms". At the end of the garden there is a large triple car garage accessed from Brooke St and a 2-storey stables comprising a bedroom, living room, kitchen with dining area and a bathroom.

Upstairs, the opulent main bedroom suite with home office with library shelves, Hoop pine floors, a marble fireplace, built in robes and a lavish en suite with marble fireplace opens to the full width balcony overlooking the gardens. There are also two additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

Exclusively positioned just moments to Albert Park Village, trams, the market, Albert Park Lake, schools and the beach, it includes an alarm, hydronic heating, zoned RC/air-conditioning, powder-room, laundry, large bluestone wine cellar, irrigation and storage. Land size: 506sqm approx.

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Welcome to Albert Park 3206

  • Median House Price

    $2,359,375

  • 2 Bedrooms

    $1,560,000

  • 3 Bedrooms

    $2,442,500

  • 4 Bedrooms

    $3,667,500

Albert Park, nestled just 3 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, is a picturesque suburb known for its blend of historic charm and modern amenities.

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