26 Catherine Avenue, Chelsea VIC 3196

An ode to 1920's construction and design, blending seamlessly with modern technology. Every single inch of this home has been pored over. From double insulation in all external walls, extensive original and reproduced leadlighting and breathtaking extensions. The whole weatherboard exterior of the home has been replaced with modern 16mm Scyon Linea Boards which offers excellent insulation properties and the highly appealing look of a weatherboard without the much maligned maintenance. The owners have made it a point to honour the original character and features of the home while ensuring it satisfies all the expectations and modern features you'd expect from a brand new build.

With too many impressive features to list, the highlights of this one-of-a-kind home are:
- 5 expansive (inc master) bedrooms with ample robe space plus dedicated study
- Lofty 12 foot ceilings highlighted by intricate timber paneling, ornate cornices and ceiling rosettes
- Grand open plan kitchen offering premium appliances, 80mm Caesarstone benchtops, seemingly endless storage space and a full size butlers pantry.
- Second formal lounge with original cedar timberwork, gas log fire and sensational leadlight windows
- Main living space with sleek gas log fire, opens effortlessly through double glazed stacking bifolds to the covered entertaining deck
- Zoned gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling
- Original Baltic Pine flooring through original sections of the home and Spotted Gum through the main kitchen/living/dining and alfresco deck
- Completely renovated main central bathroom with original clawfoot tub, encaustic style floor tiles and separate powder room
- Master suite has direct access to alfresco area and offers, double WIR's, ensuite with oversized shower with a corner spa bath
- Single remote garage with rear roller door access

Endless room for the whole family, a true masterpiece of character, design, construction and modern comfort. The current owners have toiled endlessly to perfectly execute this equally rare and beautiful home. Minutes stroll to shops, schooling, Bicentennial Park, public transport and of course the absolute best stretch of coastline that Port Phillip Bay has to offer. In one of the most sought after and tightly held streets in Chelsea. This stunning masterpiece awaits its new owners.