54 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185

'Lanzell' Unveiling 46 years of cherished charm, this eclectic c1911 3 bedroom + study 2 bathroom tuck-pointed brick Edwardian has a traditional French provincial 70s renovation, that was featured in Home Beautiful. Hints of the renovation and an extension, designed by notable architect Chris Humphries (brother of Barry), start from the tiled entry foyer, while the superb Edwardian detail is retained, including the enchanting sitting room with marble open fireplace and box bay window, the elegant dining room (or 3rd bedroom) with fireplace; the classic downstairs bedroom with robes and the dual access executive study. The earthy timber tones reminiscent of a French country cottage comes alive in the solid timber kitchen overlooking the cedar lined family room, with hints in the timber lined bathroom and laundry with shower. A spiral staircase takes you up to the generous main bedroom with its wall of built in robes, balcony and retro bathroom complete with circular bath. Step out into the rear garden and admire the architectural brilliance of the 80s extension, while standing in the French style garden featuring an engaging paved and pebbled patio and the fragrance of Jasmine permeating through the gardens. An opportunity to bring back the beauty and reinvent the layout, retaining the slate roof, leadlight windows, high ceilings with deep cornices and ceiling roses, picture rails, Baltic pine floorboards, ducted heating downstairs, zoned ducted heating/air conditioning upstairs and in the back section of the home, a garden shed and parking. In this exclusive street, metres to Elsternwick Village, train, train, a choice of schools and the glorious 'Rippon Lea Estate.'