East Melbourne designer cottage listed for sale

An East Melbourne cottage has been listed for sale at $3.75 million after quite a designer transformation.

The home last traded as a modest 1890s cottage in 2013 before the $1.38 million buyer commissioned David Lennox Architect to extend the home and building a rear second level.

Keeping the traditional facade, the entry level holds the four bedrooms, and a quiet courtyard with a swim spa pool. 

The home now occupies the majority of its 275 sqm Darling Street parcel.

The main living space is located upstairs to take advantage of its position on Darling Square, the English style square that dates back to colonial times.

The living, kitchen and dining space opens to a rooftop entertaining area with outdoor kitchen.

Lukas Partners handled the designer interiors. 

Paul Caine and Alex Subotsch at Caine Real Estate Melbourne had given a $3.85 million to $4.2 million price guide for its intended March 23 auction.