8 Sidwell Avenue, St Kilda East VIC 3183

In the one family's ownership for over 45 years, a rare opportunity exists to purchase this stunning 2-storey, 1920's, solid brick home. With a commanding street presence and set on an impressive allotment of some 1200m2, in this highly desirable inner city location, this home is close to some of Melbourne's leading schools, shopping strips and transport.

Sitting high on the hill with stunning city views, "Avalon" comprises wide entrance hall to well-proportioned, gracious and elegant formal living and separate dining rooms, kitchen with an informal meals area lead to the family room. Large main bedroom and generous second bedroom are serviced by a central bathroom. Upstairs features a further 3 big bedrooms, one leading to a huge balcony terrace offering sweeping views across to the city and a second central bathroom. The deep rear garden with "stables", house an additional 4 rooms, with separate laundry and garaging for 4 cars. Many period features include leadlight windows, timber floors and dark stained timber panels.

With room to further improve this is a fabulous family residence full of period charm and functionality.