23 Hotham Grove, Ripponlea VIC 3185

From the days of grandeur, high teas and Marvelous Melbourne, this beautifully restored c1890s 4/5 bedroom + study 3 bathroom Italianate Victorian mansion sits on a majestic 1310sqm approx. of gracious grounds with three street frontages.

Meticulously restored with the artistry of Derek Marvelly, famed for restoring Ravenswood and Werribee Mansion, this exquisite home has 12ft high ceilings hand painted with gold leaf cornices and ceiling roses, gracious fireplaces with marbling effect, Baltic pine polished boards and a tessellated tiled verandah.

Step inside and be in awe of the detail, featuring a superb arched entry hall, a spectacular lounge & dining room with bay window & gas fireplace, 2 downstairs bedrooms (or separate dining room), a relaxing family room, country style timber eat-in kitchen (900mm stove & Asko dishwasher), luxurious main bedroom (WIR & ensuite), delightful retreat, study, spa bathroom and family laundry.

The grounds feature an Ian Lyell designed solar heated pool with sun-trap loggia and a triple auto garage with kitchenette, poolside bathroom and temperature controlled wine cellar accessed from Erindale Street, plus an extra auto rollerdoor from Lyndon Street.

With concept plans for development (STCA) utilizing the 3 street frontages while retaining the heritage mansion, the home is complete with ducted heating, air conditioner, alarm system and a water tank.

In this exclusive pocket, a short stroll to trams, train, Ripponlea Village, Glen Huntly Road shops and cafes, cinemas, Caulfield Grammar and Elsternwick Golf Club.