51 Clarence Street, Elsternwick.

Sitting on 1,132sqm approx. of premier land, this lovingly maintained 4 bedroom + study 3 bathroom Edwardian is a home of superb proportions and exceptional promise. First time offered in over 60 years, with the current owners fully renovating the home in 1965, this turn of the century classic retains its majestic height in the ceilings throughout, box bay windows, original floorboards and deep sills, making it a beautiful proposition to renovate. Welcomed by a security porch, this elegant home enjoys a substantial receiving room with marble fireplace with bi-fold doors to the formal dining room (cocktail cabinet) which leads out to the west-facing alfresco terrace (external awning); a classic executive study, cute stone kitchen (stainless steel stove, and Fisher & Paykel dish drawers) overlooking the lovely TV room, a versatile sunroom with day bed, a charming main bedroom (fitted cabinetry, robes and delightful ensuite with bidet), 2 further large bedrooms (robes), vintage bathroom and family size laundry. Beyond the laundry is a self contained granny flat with a retro 60s kitchen/meals area, a beautiful living room with bay window and a spacious bedroom with modern neutral ensuite – perfect for the in-laws, an au pair or extra income as a rental. The deep park-like gardens give you room to extend if desired or redevelop (STCA). Highlighted with parquetry floors, this much loved home is appointed with ducted heating, air conditioning, outstanding storage, a large shed and stencil paved driveway to a carport. On a wide street dotted with period homes, with the bus at your door up to Elsternwick Village, trams and train, walk to Wesley College, Leibler Yavneh College, Caulfield Primary School and Gardenvale Park.