401 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne

Rising to sweeping skyline views from an exclusive rooftop terrace, this unassuming Victorian residence displays a rich heritage on the city’s edge, upgraded and enlightened with a true entertainer’s spirit, moments from South Melbourne Market and St Vincent Gardens.

Designer updates elevate the hallmark character of exposed brick and period beauty inside, with a traditional hallway opening to a dining room before expanding into an open-plan domain made for large-scale indoor-outdoor living. Appointed with a classic Ilve 900mm stove, a Miele dishwasher and an integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, the stone-bench kitchen stands against an original brick wall with striking effect, extending through the living and dining spaces where full-width bi-fold doors sweep open on two sides to a decked courtyard. Established pear trees and low-maintenance landscaping create a sensational, private setting for year-round entertainment, featuring a raw-edge timber bar and ample space for the BBQ.

Upstairs, the north-facing main bedroom boasts a panoramic city view from its balcony and features a refined en-suite and built-in robes, followed by two additional bedrooms with built-in robes and a central family bathroom equipped with European laundry facilities. Further up, there’s a fantastic landing space perfect as a home office, opening to a rooftop terrace, where uninterrupted views of the city lights backdrop unparalleled entertainment high above the streetscape.

On the cusp of Albert Park Village, mere steps from the light rail, the market, and close to premier schools, this impressive corner-sited residence also includes a powder room, underground water tank, bespoke feature lighting, double glazing, and split-system air conditioning.