The sleek home at 125 Rowe St, Fitzroy North is a hidden gem in the inner city.

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After 15 years with the same owners, a 133-year-old house in the “better part of Fitzroy” has hit the market – and it comes with an unusual feature that gives the illusion of tranquil outdoor living in the middle of an urban jungle.

Steeped in grandeur, the 125 Rowe St, Fitzroy North, pad, known as Barrington, blends period features seamlessly with modern additions.

Sitting on 215 sqm, the owners have hopes of selling the four-bedroom property for $3m by the end of the month.

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Soaring ceilings throughout the home add to its historic elegance, while other original features include a claw foot bathtub contrasting the contemporary main bathroom, plus marble open fireplaces, intricate ceiling roses and cornices and polished timber floorboards.

Jellis Craig Fitzroy auctioneer Andrew Simondson describes the stylish home as having a “grand period feel without all of the period colour”.

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Feels like an urban oasis outside.

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“It has nice, simple colour schemes throughout with a mixture of light and dark,” Simondson says.

“And the back area is designed so if you open the bi-fold glass doors the kitchen and dining area can feel like an outdoor space.”

But the vendors didn’t stop at bi-fold glass doors when adding to the home’s alfresco feel.

A feature already raising eyebrows from prospective buyers is the mesh, panoramic printed screen mural that creates an urban forest setting in the sun-drenched rear courtyard.

“As much as it has its own grass and trees, they just got creative and wanted to create a garden mural with a park feel,” says Simondson.

The kitchen has bi-fold doors to open out onto the back area.

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A claw foot tub in the bathroom.

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Another living space with fireplace.

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“People so far have quite liked it – it’s a small space but it just gives off a different energy.”

He adds that another highlight of the property is its ornate staircase with rounded balustrades highlighted by a “dramatic” period skylight above.

“It feeds light through the front of the house too,” the agent says.

Past an arched entrance hallway, a spacious lounge room or fourth bedroom is positioned at the front of the dwelling and opens to a private veranda.

Further in, a second enclosed living or lounge room sits beside a small study, plus a chic laundry and powder room, all leading to the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space – the kitchen exuding glamour with marble and stainless-steel benchtops and high-end Ilve and Miele appliances.

Upstairs, the huge main bedroom offers access to a balcony overlooking the front garden, while two further bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe, and the bathroom are positioned towards the rear.

Another of the home’s four bedrooms.

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Quite the first impression.

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Simondson says the property is likely to appeal to families looking for an inner-city home, as well as couples and downsizers.

“Its striking, grand proportions really set it apart,” he adds.

The residence has a $3m price tag with expressions of interest closing at 12pm on October 31.

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