31 Crimea Street, Caulfield North, Vic 3161

A SPIRITED TRANSFORMATION GIVES THIS EXCITING EDWARDIAN A FRESH DIMENSION OF LIGHT AND SPACE

Award winning builders striking contemporary transformation of this Edwardian timber home, circa 1909, embraces the Northern aspect which radiates light within.

Superbly renovated to the highest standard and celebrated for its meticulous architectural design and detailing, complementing fine old original features.

The house features:
*Centre-piece large open-plan living/dining space with soaring raked (sloped) ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows and bi-fold doors opening to wrap-around decks and landscaped entertaining area, lawn and gardens. Features energy saving design to maximize the winter sun while providing shade and cool airflow through the louvered glass highlights during summer. This space has exposed steel beams, yellow stringybark polished floor boards, contemporary SS square downlights, split-system AC and heating, RealFlame pebble-gas fire place with SS surround, and built-in entertainment cabinety (plus possible study alcove). Also a secret sliding door, concealed when not in use, to separate this living areas from the bedrooms.

*2 bathrooms; Essa Stone benchtops, Grohe tapware, glass frameless shower screens, glass border tiles in the main bathrooms, and a feature timber counter in the separate powder room.

*2nd floor master BR with ensuite, extensive WIR and storage, split-system AC and heating, floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the raked ceilings, internet cabling and a huge under cover private cedar-lined deck.

*2 additional double BRs with BIRs, all with internet cabling and zoned heating.

*Entry and front BR with original (restored) period features including decorative ceiling rose, cornices and timber fretwork.

*Extensive modern kitchen with starfire glass splash-backs, granite bench-tops, stainless steel appliances (DW, 5-burner gas stove top and oven, SS and glass rangehood, double sink), island bench, extensive drawer and cabinetry space, under-cabinet lighting, walk-in pantry, and built in wine rack.

*Large separate laundry with extensive cupboard space.

*Wide, glass walled stairway with polished timber treads and contemporary wall lighting.

*Large under-stairs storage plus linen press.

*The latest in satin chrome lighting fixtures and door furniture inside and out.

*Wrap-around decking plus paved outdoor entertaining area.

*Landscaped, established gardens featuring contemporary drought-tolerant plants, built-in dripper irrigation system for garden beds (and built-in sprinklers for lawns).

*OSP for two cars including paved front driveway plus rear UC carport with remote controlled roller-door from rear laneway access.

*Security alarm system, internet and TV & Audio cabling throughout.

Location:
Quiet cul-de-sac. Easy walking access to tram stops serving three tram routes (# 3, 64, 69). Short walk to Caulfield Nth Primary School, Caulfield Park, Hawthorn Rd shopping centre and restaurants. Minutes to Dandenong Rd/Princes Hwy, Malvern Central shopping centre, Glenferrie Rd shops and restaurants, Malvern and Caulfield train stations.

Nominated for a 2008 Housing Industry Association award!
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