Glorious, decadent, deep, ornate cornices - the like of which you ll seldom find - are a stunning feature of this imposing home. Bearing more than a little of the Italianate in its styling, this beauty evokes a period when homes were substantial and built to last. The fresh, sun-drenched interior is presented with period features intact. That means the wide entrance hall has plate rails and those marvellous cornices as well as high, decorative, strapped ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. French doors open on the left to a large library (possible bedroom) with open fireplace, to-die-for ceilings and cornices, attractive leadlighting and doors out to the front porch. On the opposite side of the hall is another beautiful room the formal living room with the dining area set in an alcove. And then there s the family room comfortable, relaxing and with an outlook to the garden. Upstairs, parquetry flooring is a feature. There are 3 bedrooms and what was once a sunroom has been cleverley turned into a study area off one bedroom and a parents retreat off the master bedroom. There s also a tiled bathroom and masses of in-roof storage. Probably the new owner of this property will extend the rear of the house where there s a compact kitchen, laundry, and dual accessed bathroom and a toilet. There s certainly space for an extension into the rear yard while still keeping the outdoor entertaining areas and children s play areas. The allotment is of generous proportions 16.15m x 48.97m = 790.8sq m (or in the old scale: 53ft x 160.6ft = 8,515sq ft) approximately. Furthermore there s dual access to the property from St Kilda Street, or from Harwood Street where a right-of-way leads, via remote controlled gates, to the double carport, large turning circle, and additional off-street parking. Of course, the brilliant location of this property goes without saying: it s... Lot/Plan No: 2/PS702376