49 Station Street, Port Melbourne

A picture of period grace and elegance augmented by second, rear frontage to Princes Street, this Boom-style masterpiece (c1884) promises a lifestyle of instant, quiet comfort just metres from the idyllic foreshore and buzz of Bay Street. Relishing its placement directly opposite Hester reserve, an intricate wrought-iron fence and lacework serve as precursors for original details scattered throughout, with the home finding a brilliant balance between classic and contemporary. Distinct-yet-connected lounge and dining rooms adjoin a sizeable, storage-rich kitchen, while a considerable yard, enjoying its own private street access, proves a stunning space to enjoy morning coffees, blue-sky barbecues, and social drinks after dark. Leafy vistas enriching a pair of broad balconies, a peaceful second storey centres around an open retreat, perfect as a reader’s refuge, teenager’s escape, or base for home workdays. A smart ensuite with heat lamps and heated towel rails enhances a sun-soaked main bedroom, while two large, additional bedrooms ensure ample accommodation for young and growing families. An impeccably presented home sharing in the tranquillity of neighbouring parkland, highlights include a bright lower bathroom with integrated laundry, extensive storage, and space for several cars securely off-street (accessed via Princes Street). Its immediacy to attractions simply unmatched, schools, trains, parks, and the area’s famed coffee, cuisine, retail, and nightlife all sit within walking distance, with Hester Reserve’s Light Rail promising the easiest of commutes to the city centre and beyond