168 Evans Street, Port Melbourne

An exquisite reimagining of a c1920s classic, this on-trend prize, placed directly opposite the pristine greenery of Gill Reserve, provides the perfect blend of sun-soaked serenity and single-storey simplicity. Its white-picket and weatherboard stance promising a beguiling street presence long into the future, a cleverly transformed interior places emphasis on function and fluency, with accommodation centred around a divine hospitality space. A chic, skylit bathroom with soaker tub and pair of expansive, robe-lined bedrooms flank a vast living/dining area, afforded an airy ambiance by a clever garden court, central skylight, towering ceilings, and expanses of northwestern glass. With capacity for two cars off-street (accessed via asphalt rear laneway), a delightfully low-maintenance backyard offers a superb base for the regular entertainer, with all-day rays enlivening barbecues surrounded by guests. The ultimate downsizer’s domain equally ideal for professionals and young families, highlights include Baltic pine floors, ornate ceilings, heating/cooling, a Bosch-equipped kitchen, backyard shed, and zoning for acclaimed Port Melbourne Primary/Secondary College. Sensationally positioned for indulging in the area’s thriving culinary, retail, and afterhours scenes, it’s a short, leafy stroll to South Melbourne Market’s famed food and produce, Bay Street’s year-round buzz, peaceful Port Melbourne Beach, and the South Wharf shopping hub, with the local Light Rail ensuring the easiest of commutes to the city’s bustling heart