Property of the Week: 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield

Whether you’re in the market for a home or an investment, a flexible, adaptable floorplan is key. Throw in an excellent location with easy access to public transport, parklands and cafe culture, and you’re set.

This property at 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield in Sydney’s inner west, is a newly finished torrens title terrace, offering 350sqm of living space across three levels, as well as a basement garage with lift providing access to all levels. Entry is available via the street or rear garage, which features space for up to three cars, as well as multiple storage areas ideal for bike storage, a laundry and powder room. The garage is also EV ready, while Lilyfield light rail and bus stops are a few hundred metres away.

There are three bedrooms across the light and bright floorplan, with two bedrooms on the top floor and a third bedroom or living room on the middle floor, with its own spacious terrace overlooking the backyard.

Two well-appointed kitchens with integrated appliances and spacious island benches are located on separate floors, allowing for delineation between work and home, or even to function as separate residences.

Interiors are deliberately neutral, with herringbone pattern timber floors and warm white and timber joinery, ready for new owners to put their stamp on this thoughtfully designed property. With the exception of the basement, each floor has its own balcony or terrace, with two on the main living level.

Ideal for a multitude of uses, from home business/commercial set-up to intergenerational living, the property also has disabled access to the hi speed commercial lift, as well as wheelchair friendly, seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces and hobless frameless showers in the bathrooms.

Ducted reverse cycle aircon, underfloor heating, solar panels and video intercom security ensure this property is futureproofed, offering an exceptionally high quality of living on a surprisingly small footprint.

Auction on site: 3.30pm Saturday, August 31, 2024

Inspections: Wednesday, 28 August 12:15pm – 12:45pm; Saturday, 31 August 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Agent: Pilcher RE Simon Pilcher 0425 216 043 Chris Parsons 0405 540 584

A bold architectural statement in Melbourne’s inner east, this unique Glen Iris home marries sculptural design with sophisticated family living in a remarkable real estate relationship.

Conceived by Pandolfini Architects, with interiors by Lisa Buxton, the custom-built four-bedroom, two-level home was crafted for its current owners but is now coming to market for the first time.

Listed via an expressions-of-interest campaign with Marshall White agents Rae and Hugh Tomlinson and Mandy Zhu, 8 Erica Ave is on the market with price expectations of $7.5 million to $8 million.

Its dramatic street appeal sets the tone for what’s to come, because beyond the contemporary façade sits a modern residence unlike any other.

Pandolfini’s team brief was to create an inviting home made from hard-wearing materials, with a palette inspired by ancient ruins and old industrial buildings.

The result is striking, cantilevered terracotta brickwork and a patinated copper-screened exterior that borrows hues from the classic neighbouring cottages.

One within the home, the Erica Ave property unfolds across three interconnected pavilions positioned along the deep block. Long gallery hallways are framed by floor-to-ceiling glass to showcase garden and pool views, making the most of the 886 sq m site.

Raw, heavily textured walls create an industrial aesthetic inside and out, while curious “upside-down” arched windows introduce a creative architectural twist.

At the heart of the home, the central living and dining zone is divided by a sculptural fireplace rendered in hard plaster. High barn-style spotted gum timber ceilings rise above bush-hammered concrete walls with Roman travertine floors, and American oak joinery.

In the marble kitchen, there are premium Wolf and Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry, an integrated study nook, and a bespoke curved window that wraps around a custom-made banquette dining space.

Walls of glass frame the north-facing terrace where a heated swimming pool and spa are enveloped by private landscaped gardens with an integrated barbecue setting.

Within the front pavilion, the large parents’ retreat features built-in and walk-in wardrobes, a dresser, and a travertine ensuite with a freestanding bathtub, rain shower, and a dual-marble vanity. Also on the ground floor is a second bedroom and a media room with a built-in daybed and a picture window overlooking the yard.

One floor up via the curved staircase with skylight, there are two more bedrooms with terrazzo bathrooms, study spaces, and leafy outlooks.

Car enthusiasts not only have a single lock-up garage on Erica Ave, but an additional rear showroom-style five-car pavilion or grand studio accessed via Irymple Ave. It has a high vaulted ceiling, a concealed in-floor Maha car lift, a workbench, and a sink.

Added extras include a mud room, laundry with side access, in-floor heating and climate control within the engineered European oak floors, deluxe joinery, and CCTV security.

The Glen Iris home is within walking distance of Central Park Village, Harold Holt Swim Centre, and Gardiner Station, as well as popular schools including Sacré Cœur, Korowa, and Caulfield Grammar.

The Pandolfini-designed house at 8 Erica Ave, Glen Iris is listed with Marshall White for $7.5 million to $8 million via an expressions of interest campaign.

Property of the Week: 55A Justin Street, Lilyfield

A brand new terrace a heartbeat from the inner city offers accessibility and flexibility on a tidy, beautiful site

Crafted by Pandolfini Architects with interiors by Lisa Buxton, the Glen Iris residence pairs industrial-inspired design with refined contemporary living and a five-car showroom pavilion.