THE DEAL
In a quiet-while-convenient, heart-of-Elwood position, this exquisite home showcases a series of inspired updates, weaving light and luxury into an Edwardian gem that embraces the suburb’s rich history.
Its meticulous landscaping designed by industry-leader Paul Alexander, an endearing facade makes a memorable street stance, with classic red brickwork, leadlight and bow windows, and a re-tiled veranda preceding stunning interior spaces. A towering, pressed-metal ceiling teases the home’s scale and stature, with a wide hallway introducing three impressive bedrooms. Featuring a standalone soaker tub, walk-in rain shower, and twin-basin vanity, a chic, skylit bathroom is flanked by a separate powder room, with French Secondi wall lights enlivening each space.
Enjoying green outlooks and all-day sunlight, a central living room adjoins a dining zone and home chef’s dream-kitchen. A focal skylight brings a feeling of verve and vitality to the area, with a porcelain breakfast bar complemented by a fully integrated Asko dishwasher, 900mm Fisher & Paykel cooker, Zip Tap, and profuse, clever cabinetry. Equipped for luxury that lasts the test of time, highlights include garden irrigation, hydronic heating, split-system cooling, Baltic pine floors, extensive robe space, Australian wool carpets, substantial attic storage, a full-size laundry, and plentiful street parking.
Exceptional placement means a car is rarely needed, with the idyllic Elwood foreshore, city/Chapel Street trains and trams, acclaimed schools, scattered parks, the tranquil Botanical Gardens, and bars, boutiques, and brunch spots of Ormond Road, Balaclava’s stretch of Carlisle Street, Ripponlea Village, and St Kilda icons in Barkly and Acland Street all just steps away.
SEALS THE DEAL
Bifold doors transform the entertaining area from intimate to expansive, spilling into a transformed backyard with a recycled-brick bench seat and platform for family barbecues, swathes of lush greenery, a grassed patch for a sense of suburbia, cubby house for the kids, and complete privacy for peace of mind.
