The house at 5 Ross St, Northcote, holds the suburb’s house price record.
A striking art gallery-style Northcote home, which has the suburb’s price record of $6 million, is ready for a new owner.
The four-bedroom house at 5 Ross St, described as one of the most outstanding properties in the area, last sold in 2022.
The residence, with a striking facade made of aluminum slats, a steel staircase and an entertainment terrace with a barbecue kitchen and heated pool, is listed this time with a range of $5.5 million to $6 million.
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Nelson Alexander partner Charlie Barham said the house was designed by Ola Architecture Studio and construction was completed in 2017.
“It is rare to see a house of this scale and sculptural quality in Northcote,” Mr Barham said.
“The sense of volume, the amazing natural light and the precise details give it a bold look with so much real wow factor.”
An architect designed the house around the original owners’ “love of pure materiality and sleek aesthetics,” Mr Barham added.
“The intention was to create a minimalist backdrop that could function almost as a gallery for their art collection – a space where the architecture and artwork could quietly complement each other.”
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In the kitchen you will find a hidden butler’s pantry and appliances from Gaggenau, Siemens and Miele.
An entertainers terrace with barbecue kitchen, a tiled heated swimming pool. two additional terraces on the upper floor and an internal double garage are among the other features.
The house was designed to display an art collection.
The downstairs living room has high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and the steel staircase, a type of staircase with a sloping beam to support the steps.
“The owners have commented on the abundant natural light that fills the space, the afternoons spent in the pool in summer and the warmth of the fire on a cold winter day,” Mr Barham said.
“They also love the location and say it feels incredibly central, whilst still being surrounded by beautiful trees, which gives a real sense of escape.”
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The online listing for the Northcote house describes it as “a contemporary triumph that ranks as one of the suburb’s most remarkable homes”.
Cool and quirky works of art hang throughout the house.
Dark colored tiles in one of the three bathrooms contrast with the yellow door just outside in the hallway.
The Merri Creek Trail at the end of the street is a bonus and the house is within walking distance of Westgarth Village, the shops and cafes of Queens Pde and the Edinburgh Gardens.
In the kitchen you will find a concrete-clad island bench, a hidden butler’s pantry and appliances from Gaggenau, Siemens and Miele.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is accompanied by a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, plus two other bedrooms, a second living room and a central bathroom.
An added bonus are the home’s sustainability features, such as hydronic heating, solar panels, double glazing, a solar energy system and passive solar orientation.
The crank steel staircase is central to the living area.
The house is close to the cafes and shops of High St and the Merri Creek trails, and is zoned for Northcote High School.
A diverse mix of buyers inspected the home.
“We have had families across the north looking to expand, some from just a few hundred meters south in Fitzroy North and Clifton Hill, recognizing the value this level of design would have in that suburb,” Mr Barham said.
“There has also been interest from downsizing companies moving from across town to be closer to family up north, looking for a home that still offers size, scale and architectural presence, but requires little maintenance compared to more historic homes.”
Submission of expressions of interest closes on Tuesday 11 November at 5pm.
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