29 Cooke Street, Abbotsford.

On the edge of Richmond, this vibrant 2 bedroom semi-detached Victorian has sparks of character and the all-important necessity of off street parking. Charmed with high ceilings, ornate cornices, high skirting boards, pine floors and the iconic arched hallway, this period gem reveals a light and airy open plan living and dining area with north facing lightwell courtyard, a striking blue kitchen with beautiful benchtops, 2 elegant front bedrooms, a funky spa bathroom, separate toilet, European laundry and a sunlit west facing rear courtyard. Standing out with its vivid mural wall painted as part of a community youth program, this much-loved home is complete with reverse cycle air conditioning and instant hot water. In this highly urbanised pocket, close to Victoria Street's famously diverse restaurants and pumping pubs, a choice of trams heading to South Yarra and into the city, North Richmond station, Abbotsford Primary School, the Yarra River and Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre.