5 Berry Avenue, Edithvale, Vic 3196

A private paradise with rare elegance and charm, this much loved 1950s cottage is a glorious step back in time, while its themed gardens provide delightful spaces to lap up the outdoors. Just a pleasant walk to the beach and moment to both Edithvale and Chelsea shops, the three-bedroom home built some 60 years ago as a cosy holiday cottage has been renovated and extended to more than double its size featuring two living areas, soaring 10 ft ceilings, timber dado panels, timber feature walls and ceilings and a bathroom spa for a soothing soak at the end of a long day. Fully fenced, the front garden provides a pretty path through trees to the front door, while rear access from Bayside Ave provides off-street parking and gardens including a gorgeous alfresco terrace, a garden clearing for a fire pit and a character-filled storage bungalow that forms a lovely feature in the yard. A quaint sitting room makes a great retreat lounge at the centre of all the bedrooms, while a large open plan family room has a sense of warmth with steps up to a timber kitchen and dining area with a series of windows and door to the rear garden.