The converted church is beautiful and its hosts, Nicola and Roz, welcomed us with warmth, thoughtfulness and amazing local knowledge – from the Piccolina Gelateria at the bottom of the street and seriously good cafes to the best place to buy the bed linen my daughter urgently needed. After three days, I was still mesmerised by the attention to detail, sense of play and design sophistication in this unique house. The fragrant terrace with its trickling water feature was the perfect place to refresh at the end of the day before going out to eat at one of Melbourne's inimitable restaurants, within walking distance. I love Fitzroy! It was my first time in this enchanting neighbourhood and the Converted Church was the perfect base. We shall return.