54 Lincoln Street
Richmond

Behind its classical, block-fronted Victorian façade and traditional lace fretwork, this circa-1880s cottage reveals a visually striking renovation where its original heritage and character meet a confident, cliché-defying renewal, just moments from everything that makes Richmond electric. Part of an iconic strip of similarly proudly preserved homes from the same era, this is a genuine urban classic with a contemporary courtyard oasis to suit those with a taste for alfresco living and entertaining.

Beyond its picture-perfect façade, the home proudly unfolds to highlight an arched hallway, a pair of fireplaces and an exquisite, pressed metal ceiling, before culminating in a light-filled living / dining room and an evocative kitchen / meals where dark tones and stainless steel cooking are matched with a real urban attitude. The bathroom is fully-tiled and stylistically themed to the kitchen, plus there is a concealed laundry, huge floor-to-ceiling robes in each bedroom, split system heating / air conditioning and a side / rear courtyard backed by established trees to create a sense of sanctuary that is surreal for the inner-suburbs.

Urban living at its finest, near some great local cafes and some of the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam which can be found all along Victoria Street, plus you have the whole Church Street and Bridge Road scene nearby, plenty of city-bound trams on Victoria Street and Bridge Road, as well as trains at West Richmond and endless Yarra trails within easy reach.