Edwardian elegance in elite location

This solid brick Federation residence, built in 1905, has been meticulously maintained to highlight its original decorative features, whilst merging modern comforts to create a bright and spacious family home. Perfectly positioned on a 743sqm (approx.) allotment, the home provides leafy views of the established garden from every room and is flooded with natural light. <br/><br/>Behind an established hedge, the landscaped front yard complements the façade and leads to a welcoming porch with Edwardian tiling and original leadlight front door. Here, a wide hallway with high ceilings and decorative timber features leads to a bright, formal living room with large bay window, original ceiling rose and fireplace with timber mantle adjoining a formal dining room, offering options for refined entertaining or retreat. <br/><br/>Moving back to the hallway to two large bedrooms at the front of the home. Both have original fireplaces and large robes, with one featuring a bay window overlooking the garden, and the other looking onto an Italianate Loggia with Edwardian tiles. A third bedroom is again light filled, with robes, and is in close proximity to the family bathroom, a bright laundry with second bathroom and linen cupboard. <br/><br/>At the rear of the home, inviting casual living and dining areas and kitchen sit upon Herringbone Parquetry floors and is flooded with natural light from perfectly positioned double glazed timber windows with views to a garden courtyard. The kitchen with its stone benchtops and timber cabinetry houses an Ilve cooktop and rangehood, with Bosch double oven and integrated dishwasher, complemented by a large walk-in pantry. The living area is anchored by a wood burning fireplace with a study/fourth bedroom overlooking the garden.<br/><br/>Outside to a timber deck with pergola, perfect for catching the sunshine and entertaining. A large garden with lawn is private and peaceful and shaded by surrounding established trees. A double carport and secure workshop at the back of the property is accessed by a long driveway at the side of the home, making coming and going easy. The home also features hydronic heating throughout and a security system. <br/><br/>Enviably located with easy access to public transport and the CBD, as well as top schools, Caulfield Park, Malvern Central and Glenferrie Road shopping, this family home on a large block is ready to be enjoyed as is, whilst also providing the opportunity to renovate or rebuild (STCA).<br/>