Why everyone is talking about this 'dream home' in Melbourne
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A once-humble Melbourne shopfront has been transformed into a chic and unique three-bedroom home with a study, offering a stunning mix of character and contemporary charm. Australians are increasingly drawn to shopfront homes, captivated by their unique blend of historical charm and modern liveability.
These converted spaces offer character-filled alternatives to cookie-cutter housing everyone is tired of, combining nostalgia with contemporary design. As the housing market tightens, their rarity and potential for creative customisation make them highly sought-after.
Sydney interior designer Emma Blomfield from top firm EB Studio told FEMAIL: 'The quirk and uniqueness is often the drawcard for people to convert shopfronts into homes. 'It’s a fun talking point with guests to imagine the stories and tales that could have once happened in the shop in its previous life.'.
165 Gilbert Road in Preston, Victoria, has become the talk of the town with its novel layout - and it recently sold for $1,075,000. Preston is a popular suburb located nine kilometers north of Melbourne's Central Business District - and it boasts a blend of architectural styles, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, mid-century houses, and contemporary townhouses.
A once-humble Melbourne shopfront has been transformed into a chic and unique three-bedroom home with a study, offering a stunning mix of character and contemporary charm. Australians are increasingly drawn to shopfront homes, captivated by their unique blend of historical charm and modern liveability.