23 Empress Road, St Kilda East, Vic 3183

Period perfection meets architectural innovation in a high-amenity location. With schools, the tram and Carlisle St shopping all so close, this architecturally renovated solid-brick Edwardian offers a traditional four bedroom, two bathroom area floorplan featuring library/formal lounge (or 4th bedroom), an expansive casual zone .and a state-of the art finish.

A true designer original with sculptural waterfall benchtops for the cutting-edge kitchen and bespoke tone-topped bathroom cabinetry, this expertly designed home has clearly defined areas to lounge (beside tall French doors) and dine (around an open-fireplace) and plus eclectic detail including "panelled" timber flooring and industrial-inspired library shelving.

Centrally heated with air-conditioner, intercom and multiple open-fireplaces, this exceptional home also offers a wealth of period detail including a fretworked hallway, lofty deep-corniced ceilings and beautiful leadlight. Even the approx 510sqm tank-watered grounds have a rich blend of old and new with a water-feature entertaining area beneath a wide-spreading palm, 3 auto-gated carspaces including a carport, a secure shed .and an extra piece of history with around 33sqm of separately titled former-laneway land!