25 Canterbury Road
Middle Park

This handsome, semi-detached Victorian terrace, adorned with wrought-iron lacework would be impressive anywhere, but particularly so positioned opposite Albert Park Lake and close to the beach. Completely renovated with a designer's flair and hydronic heating throughout, it's an enticing offer. A souring ceiling crowned with a rose soars over original floorboards in the bright entrance hall with its elaborate, corbelled archway. The light-filled lounge up front, with sash windows, has a period fireplace flanked by twin bookshelves. Another original fireplace is bookended by mirrored display cabinets in the similarly spacious dining room. It opens onto an impressive, galley-style tiled kitchen with European appliances, sleek, gun metal-grey cabinetry, contrasting pale stone worktops and a striking cathedral ceiling punctuated by skylights. The bright bathroom has a wet shower and there's a laundry tucked under the staircase. Two bedrooms rest upstairs, both with original fireplaces and built-in wardrobes. The expansive main, with its decorative ceiling, has air-conditioning and spills onto a broad, park-facing balcony. A decked and bamboo-lined courtyard out back is ideal for entertaining.