By Jenan Taylor
This late 1800s Italian-style villa combines old world flair and modern streamlining. It has cast iron fencing surrounding a garden enhanced by gravel paths and classic greenery. Iron lacework draped above the porch continue the period traditions.
The interiors are no less elegant. Glossy timber floors extend the length of the dwelling and complement the high ceilings. Vintage archways add charm but are sleek, extensions of the rooms.
72 Pasco Street, Williamstown, 3016
- Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000
- Price: $3.4 million – $3.5 million
- Auction: March 14 at 1.30pm
Just off the wide entry corridor, there’s a lounge room with a two-way fireplace, shared with the dining room. Across the hallway, two bedrooms also share a fireplace and have built-in robes.
A little further into the house, a void in the ceiling draws in sunlight and showcases a modern gallery on the second floor with glass balcony.
On the lower level, the house unfurls in a large open-plan kitchen and living area. Up-to-the-minute appliances, as well as modish cabinets and an island bar with a table extension, make this central zone perfect for gourmet cooks.
Nearby, the living area is a nod to current comforts, and it has a relaxed outlook with a large glass sliding door leading to a covered, outdoor deck. This striking area leads down to the enclosed pool area, a pool house and a groomed, inviting garden.
Upstairs and overlooking this scene, there’s the main bedroom with lush carpeting, an expansive walk-in robe and an en suite that captures the clean, nautical lines of a coastal abode. It has a floating timber vanity and cupboards, and dual basins and mirrors.
Two additional bedrooms are close by and have built-in robes. One also has views over the front garden while the other has a balcony. The light-drenched gallery is a retreat in itself and the ideal spot to while away rainy afternoons with a book.
Located a stone’s throw from the cafes and shops of Williamstown, this house is a jewel. It also has ducted heating and evaporative cooling as well as a large garage and plenty of off-street parking space.
