259 Douglas Parade, Newport VIC 3015

The look is elegantly Edwardian, the feel is modern farmhouse, the mood is family friendly – this fully renovated three bedroom residence’s welcoming spaces bring the best of period and present together against a beautiful backdrop featuring a garage designed to offer a great context for entertaining, working and a gym in addition to accommodating two cars. A classically pretty double fronted façade, leadlight front door and an entrance hall that retains its original fretwork beneath high ceilings convey irresistible charm that persists throughout three double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a walk-in robe and sky-lit ensuite. The superbly appointed central bathroom confirms the luxury level that defines this home’s dimensions, where the character of the era and the quality of the renovation demonstrate their compatibility. A versatile lounge and the bright separate living/dining domain, which incorporates a contemporary open-plan kitchen, can be linked or kept distinct as desired before the brilliant mudroom enhances this home’s fabulous family friendliness. The landscaped rear garden and the plumbed garage’s outstanding flexibility add an exceptional conclusion complemented by ROW access from Wilkins Street, close to The Strand, the water, the Westbourne Grammar School campus and Newport’s shops, cafes and train station.