5/269 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

Flooded with natural light and rich in detail, this immaculately presented home — recently featured in The Design Files — has been crafted for design lovers who value peace, comfort, and a sense of retreat. Step into a peaceful, design-led home recently featured in The Design Files, offering rare house-like living in a boutique, quiet block. Accessed via a private entry and terrazzo staircase, the apartment opens to expansive open-plan living and dining, flooded with natural light through large north-facing windows. A dedicated study nook makes working from home effortless; or simply enjoy looking out over loquat and olive trees — a Mediterranean view in the inner north, and a rare urban retreat. The bespoke kitchen features integrated fridge, dishwasher, and European laundry. Two bedrooms are cleverly zoned with generously sized main and spacious built in robes, the second bedroom with additional built in desk and shelving. The central bathroom includes a dual showerhead, heated towel rail, ample storage, and a separate WC. Thoughtful, natural materials — spotted gum flooring, artisan tiles, cork, and stone — combine with custom soft furnishings for a warm, tactile feel. Climate comfort is ensured via double-glazed windows, underfloor heating, and split systems. Extras include communal garden spaces, a secure undercover car port and a private storage room spacious enough for bikes, tools, and outdoor gear. Located within easy reach of city trams, parklands, cafes, Montessori Child Care, East Brunswick Primary School and zoned for highly regarded Northcote High School, this home combines convenience with lifestyle. To read more, please visit https://thedesignfiles.net/2025/01/renovation-diaries-sylvie-sliskovic Quick Facts Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 (separate WC) Car space: 1 undercover Storage: Designated separate private, secure storage room Heating/Cooling: Split systems + underfloor heating Windows: Double-glazed throughout Laundry: European-style, integrated Work from home: Study nook off living area Outdoors: North-facing with views of loquat & olive trees, communal front gardens with established trees and communal back yard with vegie garden and clotheslines. Transport: Close to multiple city tram routes Schools: East Brunswick Primary School (BEPS) Zoned for highly regarded Northcote High School Location: Quiet boutique block in Brunswick East NB: As this property may be located in an area where car parking is at a premium, we recommend making your own enquiries with the municipal council to determine if a resident parking permit is required for on-street car parking.