Art Deco Charm and Contemporary Class in Prime Position
A unique showcase of quintessential Art Deco style, this elegant 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 storey home masterfully matches period-perfect refinement with inspired north-facing poolside indulgence. Surrounded by outstanding family homes over 710sqm (approx.), stroll to Hampton Street shopping, bus transport, Dendy Park, Were Street cafes, the local beach and Melbourne’s finest schools with easy access to Church Street’s rail, retail and restaurants.
Discover the relaxed comfort of versatile formal lounge and dining rooms, both individually warmed by brick and timber-framed open fireplaces. Wide-reaching open-plan living and dining is underpinned by a deluxe kitchen featuring a subway-tiled splashback, a breakfast bar under stylish pendant lighting, and a high-quality Smeg 900mm oven/cooktop plus a Miele dishwasher.
Basking in the all-day warmth of northern light, spill outside to the real star of the show! Enjoy a vast paved terrace, a palm-shaded swimming pool and spa, a poolside hut, timber deck and an open-walled cabana with a working fireplace. Without any hint of a compromise, entertaining will become second nature in this outdoor oasis.
Spacious and well-lit, the quartet of bedrooms are split over both levels, superbly serviced by a pair of sparkling bathrooms. One of the downstairs bedrooms is currently being used as a home office, while the palatial upstairs main bedroom boasts walk-in robes and a commanding balcony overlooking the street below.
Completing a home entirely in tune with modern demands, comprehensive features include an upstairs retreat, another bedroom balcony, a large laundry, a handy ground-floor powder room, heating/cooling upstairs and down, a secure alarm system and a garage plus additional off-street parking.
Enriched by the exquisite use of warm timbers, the home includes the full complement of exquisite period features. Take advantage of a traditional porch entry, sash windows, original Tasmanian oak flooring, ceiling artistry, cornice detailing, intricate lead-lighting, frosted glass doors, working open fireplaces and delightful wall sconces in the dining room. Astute buyers will need to act decisively!
At a glance…
* 4 large bedrooms, main with walk-in robes and commanding streetfront balcony, another with a north-facing balcony, ground-floor bedroom with custom-built robes
* Spacious open-plan living and dining
* Deluxe kitchen with Smeg and Miele appliances
* Flexible formal lounge and dining rooms with open fireplaces
* Upstairs retreat under vaulted ceilings
* Period-style bathroom with a shower over a bath
* Upstairs twin-vanity semi-ensuite with walk-in shower
* Large laundry with ample bench space and cabinetry
* Ground-floor powder room
* Heated swimming pool and spa
* North-facing paved alfresco terrace
* Balinese-style poolside hut
* Open-walled cabana with a working fireplace and a wraparound timber deck
* Storage under stairs plus attic storage
* Ducted heating and split-system heating/cooling over both levels
* Ceiling fans in upstairs bedrooms
* Recessed down-lighting
* Secure alarm system
* Single garage plus additional off-street parking for up to 4 cars
* Established garden punctuated by a number of palm trees
* High front brick fence
* Wide range of exemplary period features
* Moments from quality schools, transport, the beach, parkland and Hampton Street shopping
* Approx. 710sqm parcel of land
Property Code: 2130
