187 Hotham Street, Elsternwick, Vic 3185

Seamlessly renovated & extended for fabulous family living & exceptional entertaining, this superbly appointed Edwardian showcases a spectacular surprise of space behind its picturesque facade. A refined formal zone accompanies the superb kitchen with stone benchtops, a separate study & light-filled family & dining room in which three sets of bi-fold doors create a fluid indoor-outdoor transition with a deck & garden. A separate studio with a spa & plumbing can be transformed into a home office or teenagers' retreat if desired. The two upstairs bedrooms enjoy their own ensuite bathrooms while bedrooms three & four on the lower level share the amenities of a big modern bathroom. Tranquilly secluded right back from the street, the beautifully balanced double brick residence also features zoned ducted heating & cooling, two reverse-cycle air conditioners, fireplaces, Baltic pine floorboards, high ceilings, calming treed outlooks from the upper level, video monitored security, alarm system & off-street parking for four cars. A selection of highly regarded schools, bus stops, Ripponlea Village's shops, restaurants & Station & Rippon Lea Estate provide superbly convenient surroundings.