A landmark of St Kilda’s architectural history, this magnificent residence is the largest of the three remaining homes that comprise Lansdowne Terrace, built in 1857 and occupying an extraordinary position beside Albert Park Lake in one of Melbourne’s most prestigious beachside addresses. Monumental proportions and iconic period architecture have been expertly elevated through an exceptional renovation, creating a showpiece family residence whose twelve principal rooms accommodate grand entertaining as naturally as family independence, complemented by private mature gardens and secure parking for three cars via Dalgety Lane.
A breathtaking wisteria-wrapped colonnaded walkway leads to the landmark wraparound verandah, introducing grand-scale interiors with immediate architectural presence. Engineered oak floors continue through the imposing arched hallway to elegant formal living and dining rooms, each distinguished by soaring ceilings and marble open fireplaces with access to the northern terrace and garden beyond.
Folding central doors create intimate or grand-scale spaces, preceding an arresting transition through steel glazing into vast contemporary living and entertainment domains set beneath skylights. The gourmet kitchen is a striking modern counterpart to the original coloured-glass arches, equipped with Smeg appliances and full-height seamless cabinetry that conceals integrated Liebherr refrigeration and a marble cocktail bar. An additional casual living room further supports entertaining, with side garden access extending the connection outdoors for all-season enjoyment.
A garden-level studio or home office precedes five bedrooms arranged across the upper levels, including children’s accommodation centred around a skylit living room with a desk and library storage. The superb main suite occupies its own wing, with a walk-in robe, a lavish ensuite with a freestanding bath, and adjoining multi-use space, ideal as a gym, nursery or office, opening to the verandah.
A further bedroom enjoys access to a roof terrace with city vistas, whilst comprehensive features include hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning, three spectacular porcelain-lined bathrooms, and a large laundry/mudroom with easy access to the rear. Beautifully hidden in a quiet and exclusive heritage-lined cul-de-sac, this generational home is the pinnacle of St Kilda prestige, on the doorstep of the area’s finest dining establishments, city-bound trams, the foreshore, and Albert Park Lake, with the CBD and leading schools readily accessible.
