Step inside this humble Richmond cottage and discover a $2.2 million Grand Designs home

An architecturally designed house featured on Grand Designs is up for sale in Richmond.

Designed by Splinter Society, 'Casa Victoria' is located in the sought-after locale of Richmond Hill where the streets are lined with period homes.

Despite the classic worker's cottage exterior, the interior has been thoroughly modernised with a nod to the current owner's Mexican heritage.

The property is currently listed for sale with a price guide of $2 million to $2.2 million. Jellis Craig agents Elliot Gill and Takumi Trevena have the listing.

Mr Gill said the property was having a "really positive" response from buyers due to its attractive location and architectural design.

"Being the top of Richmond Hill with a nice view out over the area, makes it very popular," he said. "I also really love the architecture from Splinter Society. It's a very moody, cool style of architecture with a Mexican influence throughout.

"It's not like any other renovation that I've seen in Richmond, and I think it really stands out from the crowd for the right buyer."

Mostly hidden from view by a security fence and leafy front yard, the single-fronted Victorian opens up into a light-filled space.

In a project description, architects at Splinter Society wrote that the renovation of the home "relies heavily on the implementation of a new curving roofline allowing north-westerly light to permeate the new addition."

This extension at the rear of the home opens up the main living spaces, creating a more expansive kitchen, dining and lounge room area.

Set over two levels, the property features three bedrooms, including a generous master on the first floor with en suite, and another bathroom on the ground floor.

For practicality and comfort the home has been fitted with underfloor heating, well-placed lighting, extensive cupboard and roof storage, and premium appliances.

At the rear of the property is a courtyard surrounded by greenery and on the first floor is a roof terrace with views of the MCG and city skyline.

Another aspect of the home that Mr Gill said is appealing to buyers is the fact that it's a "turnkey property".

"It's a great thing to buy a turnkey home where the work's already been done because you saved yourself a couple of years of planning and building, and a lot of heartache with the significant costs associated with it."

"I think the general public very much underestimate what it costs to actually do something like this now."

Unsurprisingly, the fact that the property has been featured on Grand Designs and in various design publications does help when it comes to impressing prospective buyers.

"It certainly jumps off the page from a photographic point of view."

The property is located close to many popular local restaurants and cafes, the Commons Health Club, MCG and the Fitzroy Gardens.

17 Rotherwood Street, Richmond is currently listed for sale by Elliot Gill and Takumi Trevena from Jellis Craig. The price guide is $2 million to $2.2 million. An auction is scheduled for February 21 at 12pm.