An entertainer’s paradise in the heart of North Melbourne has hit the market, with three levels of luxury, city views from four decks and five car parks.
The four-bedroom inner-city haven at 8 Lancashire Lane has a $6.75m-$7.3m price guide, after last selling to a family in February 2022 for $4.5m, who are relocating to the Mornington Peninsula.
In the past 12 months, the closest sale in the North Melbourne area was 6-8 Jones Lane, which sold for $4.45m.
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Amenities available to the next owner are a dog washing facility, sauna, gym, sound system, private outdoor hot tub off the master bedroom, and a lift that runs through three floors.
Renowned architect, Victoria Hamer, who’s related to former premier Sir Rupert James Hamer, converted the original warehouse in 2015, turning the ground floor into her company’s office and first and second floors into her living quarters.
When the property was sold to a family in 2021, the ground floor was renovated to a two-bedroom, self-contained apartment with a kitchen and living room, as well as a separate security entrance from Lancashire Lane to host the family’s older children.
Gross Waddell Residential’s director Richard Cookesley said the propertywas “amazingly unusual for North Melbourne” especially with five private car parks.
“It’s got the charm of a 1930s warehouse, with exposed brick and a beautiful winding staircase,” Mr Cookesley said.
“There are plenty of rooms to get away, with a living room on each floor, so it’s very versatile.
”It’s full of natural light, it’s one of the best properties.”
Mr Cookesley said there had been expressions of interest since it was listed three weeks ago, mostly from young professional couples with children who worked in the city.
The first floor comprises two bedrooms with access to a northeast facing deck and a main with built-in robes, a dressing room and large bathroom.
On the ground floor, there are a small gym, sauna and laundry that includes a dog washing area adjacent to the self-contained apartment.
In the centre garden on the same floor, a grandiose palm tree juts through the middle of the home, making a statement and inviting nature in.
Four separate decks extend off the home, each with their own unique view.
A stone benchtop, Miele appliances, and an adjoining butler’s pantry are featured in the entertainer’s kitchen across from an open-plan living and dining space, found on the top floor.
Close to Queensberry St, a variety of bars, restaurants and cafes are just around the corner.
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Originally published as North Melbourne: Four-level entertainer’s dream home has outdoor hot tub, sauna, dog wash facility
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