An outstanding position within this A1 pocket of Carlton North's renowned Rathdowne Village showcases this beautifully presented property, welcoming abundant natural light and endless versatility/potential for a retail space, café, office or residential space. Stylishly appointed interiors are introduced by soaring ceilings, timber panelling, polished concrete floors and an exposed brick wall, elevating a flexible floorplan over two levels. Three spacious ground floor zones feature two open fireplaces, the second and third underscored by timber floors, opening at the rear to private courtyard entertaining/optional off street parking with laneway access. First floor environs comprise two generously sized bedrooms or optional offices with plush carpets, main featuring open fireplace. Includes a stone wash room with rain shower, separate powder room at the rear, kitchenette, split system heating/cooling and under stair storage. Freshly refurbished, this exceptionally placed property offers unparalleled lifestyle appeal next door to Florian café, amongst Rathdowne Street restaurants and high end retail shopping strip, Carlton Library, buses, Curtain Square gardens, moments from Princes Park, the CBD and the Eastern Freeway.