Substantial family beachfront homes of this calibre on 650m2 (approx) sites are incredibly rare on the prized Port Phillip (Port Melbourne-Elwood) strip. Now offered for sale for the first time in almost 30 years this wonderful circa 1920s solid brick mansion has had only two former custodians. Its unique positioning on the utmost section of Point Ormond on Ormond Esplanade, captures one of the most panoramic bay views possible. An extensive recent and aesthetically sympathetic, renovation fuses contemporary design with intact period detailing. The spatially brilliant, multi-zoned interior designed by Richard Swansson Architects, affords practical family living, effortless entertaining and unobstructed bay vistas from main rooms.Accommodation boasts up to 7 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a vast kitchen/living/dining room with sunken lounge, alfresco BBQ terrace, separate study, 2 further living rooms, 2 laundries and a sunroom. Spaces enjoy a sense of generosity, lofty ceilings and consistent high quality specifications inclusive of red gum timber/wool carpet underfoot, rain showers, Quantum Quartz benchtops and expansive soft-close cabinetry. The ground floor is designed to provide a flexible fully self-contained, accessible 1, 2 or 3 bedroom unit, replete with private entry, living area, kitchenette, bathroom with separate WC and laundry: an ideal solution for housing multiple generations, in-laws, an Au Pair, a tenant or office.Enviable features in the 5.5m+ kitchen are induction cooktop, 3 ovens - 2 standard, 1 steam, vegie spray tap, 3 Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers™, sculptural Schweigen™ rangehood and breakfast bar; the master suite's retreat-style ensuite, WIR and North facing private rear balcony; and the ultimate window seating for ocean and sunset gazing. Eco-friendly double-glazed windows, solar panels, an underground water tank, fans and roller blinds combine to produce a constant ambient temperature and low utility costs. Hydronic heating, A/C, amazing acoustics, music zoning, a pop-up flat screen TV/home theatre, gym and rooftop deck (both with 360° views) are just some of this homes attributes.Living opposite a sandy beach and iconic kiosk/cafe, with nearby sailing and Surf Life Saving Clubs, you'll relish the external heated shower and storage space for a boat, water sports and beach gear. OSP (3 cars), north-facing rear garden (swimming pool ready) and the short walk/cycle to excellent schools and local shops and eateries, cap off this inviting property.
