3/11 Holmes Street, Brunswick East.

Expressions of Interest - Closing Tuesday, 1st December at 6pm (unless sold prior). Work downstairs, live in the middle, sleep at the top. One of just four townhouses designed by Domenic Ridolfi, this three-bedroom home gives each part of the day its own storey, which makes juggling a career and family life a whole lot simpler. The ground floor is where business hours begin and, conveniently, where they can end. A super-spacious third bedroom or alternative home office opens straight off the entry with polished concrete underfoot, tall glass overlooking the greenery and a separate toilet beside it, so clients and colleagues can come and go without traipsing through the rest of the house. A laundry is hidden neatly under the stairs, a private courtyard holds the water tank, and internal access from the garage means wet winter days are far less of a dash. One flight up, a living and dining room laid with honey-toned floorboards is generous enough for a crowd, with daylight streaming in front and back and split-system air conditioning for temperature control. The kitchen keeps everyone in the loop with stone benchtops, a gas cooktop, dishwasher and a walk-in pantry lined with shelving. A movable island doubles as a breakfast bar and can be shifted around to suit the occasion, whether that's a big birthday bash or a quiet night in. Sliding doors lead out to a covered north-facing balcony, with treetops providing a green backdrop. The uppermost level belongs to two bedrooms with New Zealand wool carpets, built-in robes and dedicated heating and cooling. High windows in both catch the leaves and the sky with privacy left intact. Between them, the bathroom is crisp and white, with a shower over the bath, while a band of sunflower-yellow tiles adds a cheerful splash of colour. Passive thermal principles and double glazing help maintain an even indoor climate across the seasons, and solar panels trim the energy bills. Shared by only four owner-occupiers, the complex has a settled, tight-knit feel, with residents who tend to stay put and a communal veggie patch and outdoor barbecue area for when the guest list grows. The cafés, restaurants and nightlife of Lygon Street are close by, city-bound trams offer a direct route to the University of Melbourne, and Anstey Station is within easy reach. Allard Park and the Merri Creek trails are on hand for cycling, jogging and taking the dog out, and the property is zoned for Brunswick East Primary School and Brunswick Secondary College. For anyone hoping to live, work and play from the one address, this tri-level retreat has it all mapped out. - Ridolfi design, one of four in a close-knit owner-occupied complex - Ground-floor home office or third bedroom beside a separate WC - Living and dining with floorboards, split-system and ample light - Stone kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, island and walk-in pantry - Covered north-facing balcony framed by treetops off the main level - Two upstairs bedrooms with NZ wool carpet, robes and air conditioning - Bathroom with shower over bath and sunflower-yellow feature tiles - Laundry hidden under the stairs, private courtyard and water tank - Internal garage access, plus a shared barbecue area and veggie patch - Passive thermal design, double glazing and solar panels for efficiency