119 Barkly Street, St Kilda

Well-preserved Federation-era character and highly-coveted potential create a focus that's firmly on the future with this extensive eight-room residence on an impressive 530 sq. metre allotment (approx.). Standing in anticipation of lifestyle perfection with a deep rear garden and lock-up garage, a rare opportunity awaits to make a compelling statement by restoring the home to its former glory or completely transforming with a stunning designer renovation and extension. A beautiful faade and established garden set back from the street opposite the fabulous Woodfrog Bakery reveal a classic period interior with highlights including tall pressed metal ceilings, dado panelling, wooden floorboards and fireplaces. A wide hallway framed in fretwork introduces a flexible yet faded single-level floorplan with the possibility of functioning with four bedrooms, a study, large living room, impressive size lounge room and a meals room. This spacious timber home c1906 also offers a kitchen and two bathrooms, while the secluded backyard is a rustic garden oasis that's set to spark the imagination with its exceptional size and scope. Outdoors, indoors and all around, there is enormous inspiration to fully realise the extraordinary potential, plan for excellence and live an outstanding lifestyle in a newly renovated residence amidst beautifully landscaped gardens. The position in the heart of St Kilda provides exceptional convenience with easy access to the beach, Botanical Gardens, Esplanade Market, Acland & Fitzroy Streets' range of cafes, restaurants and shops, trams, Balaclava train station, the National Theatre, private and primary schools, and further to Albert Park Lake, the Prahran Market and all of the attractions of Melbourne's CBD. Unique, inviting and significant, this captivating Federation residence represents an unsurpassed opening in a prime location to craft a luxurious St Kilda family sanctuary.