56 Empress Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183

Exquisite period enchantment combined with an inspired architecturally conceived renovation and extension has propelled this fully freestanding Victorian into a stunning league of its own.

Concealing so much space behind its picture-perfect facade, the absolutely captivating home delivers remarkable family appeal while effortlessly catering to the diverse needs of a modern lifestyle.

A wide central hallway adorned with a majestic moulded arch creates a totally arresting first impression for the spacious domain, which features a luxuriously proportioned open-plan living and dining room served by a Cordon Bleu kitchen equipped with European appliances, stone benchtops, central island bench/breakfast bar and plenty of storage. Bi-fold doors promote a seamless indoor-outdoor transition to a private kid-friendly garden wrapping around to a delightful north-facing alfresco entertaining area naturally shaded by a pear tree.

A strikingly creative staircase leads to a gorgeous light-filled main bedroom fitted with extensive robes, study nook and stylish ensuite bathroom with his and hers vanities on either side of the shower. Also on the upper level are a second bedroom and bathroom and a generous sitting room flowing outside to a sunset balcony. Downstairs are two more bedrooms and a deluxe designer third bathroom complete with an on-trend elliptical bath.

Well-appointed with a single garage, laundry room, ducted heating and cooling throughout, video monitored entry, high ceilings, floorboards, leadlight, gas-log fireplace and a built-in BBQ and pizza oven, the spectacular residence Avondale is within close proximity to excellent schools, Carlisle Street, Balaclava Station, trams, bus services, Hewison Reserve and Greenmeadows Gardens.