Capturing the romance of a bygone era while embracing contemporary comfort, this exceptional proportioned Victorian home offers the best of both worlds. Concealing a wealth of family-sized space behind its picturesque facade, the home showcases an elegant formal lounge & dining room separated by a crackling double-sided open fireplace, an expansive open-plan living & dining room with sky-lit timber kitchen, study or fourth bedroom & a north-facing landscaped garden. Glorious period detail includes magnificently high ceilings with roses, moulded arches, leadlight, timber floors & a bullnose front verandah. Enhancing the appeal even further is the hydronic heating, reverse-cycle air conditioner, alarm system, St George oven, Miele dishwasher, ceiling & outdoor speakers, built-in barbeque & off-street parking. The home enjoys a blue-chip location close to a selection of highly regarded schools, fantastic transport network, close to trains, trams & buses & Ripponlea & Elsternwick Villages.