124 Stanhope Street, Malvern.

A spectacular presentation of classic Victorian architecture, this c1893 home tastefully blends the glorious attributes of its day with 21st century comforts. Perfectly positioned in its leafy locale ensures easy access to renowned schools including Malvern Central School, while just footsteps to transport, shopping, and eateries. A simply stunning rendered façade of Victorian moldings and intricate latticework welcomes guests into a world where 12-foot ceilings tower above a scattering of cast-iron fireplaces (for looks only), elaborate cornicing and ornate pendant lighting, in lavishly-sized rooms that are typical to its era. The easy flow floorplan delivers family space and privacy with three robed bedrooms and a custom-fitted home office, complemented by two sumptuous contemporary bathrooms. A brilliant entertainers Kitchen with dishwasher, stone bench tops, stainless steel cooking appliances and walk in pantry. Formal sitting/dining and casual open plan domains two decked alfresco patios imbued with the peaceful ambience of its leafy surrounds. Filled with light by day under soaring cathedral ceilings and warmed by a cosy wood heater by night, the open plan domain provides space to live, dine and entertain over stunning Spotted Gum flooring. Cocooned in the comfort of ducted heating and split-system air-conditioning the home is completed with two garden sheds and a carport. In an enviable lifestyle location at the doorstep to High Street and Glenferrie Road's boutique shopping and decadent eateries, the home also offers easy access to revered public and private schools, city-bound trams, Gardiner station or Malvern station, and the verdant Malvern Gardens.