592 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne.

With an endlessly endearing stance amid North Melbourne's heritage-infused heart, this Victorian landmark, built c1860s, delivers stunning space, versatility, and charisma with inspiring possibilities for residential, hospitality, or business use. Instantly enthralling, an expansive living/dining section creates a sense of space and airiness, with intricate roses and skirts adorning soaring, original ceilings. Comprehensively reworked to make smart use of basement and roof spaces, a refreshingly unique plan sees two lower bedrooms parted by a relaxing retreat, while main and guest rooms, with a walk-in robe and powder room respectively, compose a clever second storey. With brilliant windows adorning a steeply pitched roof, an upper mezzanine serves as a perfect fifth bedroom, home workspace, or living area, with levels merged by a superb spiral staircase. Brightened by broad skylights, a first-rate kitchen sees stone benches accompanied by a 900mm stainless-steel cooker and ample cabinetry, while a quiet rear courtyard enjoys all-day northern sun and private access from Little Provost Street at rear. A bakery-turned-home offering a suite of stirring options, highlights include abundant cellar and general storage, Baltic pine floors, exquisite fireplaces, a wall heater to master, and surround-sound to front living, alongside a modern bathroom with heat lamps, water temperature control, an individual shower, standalone soaker bath, and separate powder room. A matter of seconds from the flourishing cafés, restaurants, and nightlife of ever-energetic Errol Street, it's an easy walk to North Melbourne Station and Recreation Centre, various tram routes, the iconic Queen Victoria Market, and pristine Flagstaff Gardens, while moments from Melbourne's bustling CBD.