A captivating and immaculately presented solid brick Edwardian-feel 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence set on a block of 570m² (approx.) with a rear double auto-garage (via Clarice Beckett’s Lane) occupies a premier beachside position on esteemed Fourth Street. A few blocks to the beach, walk to Black Rock Village’s abundance of popular cafés, artisan gelato bars, restaurants and boutiques. Proximity to Black Rock Life Saving Club, parks and playgrounds, Black Rock Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay Beach, prestigious schools, Royal Melbourne and Victoria Golf Courses, and a direct 7-minute bus ride to Sandringham Train Station.
Offering privacy behind a 6ft (approx.) white picket fence, a driveway for additional parking is bordered by Chinese Star Jasmine and Camelia hedging. A verdant front parcel of land and coastal landscaping boasts a rare handsome statement Magnolia Exmouth evergreen tree producing large creamy white perfumed flowers in Spring and Summer. The picture-perfect façade built with strikingly beautiful Daniel Robertson bricks from Tasmania and an L-shape wraparound decorative verandah under period lacework. A serene, light-filled residence with poise and calm, original features include ceiling roses, decorative cornices and period fretwork.
Complete with ducted heating and cooling throughout, a welcoming entrance hall leads to a private parent’s wing. The master bedroom comprises three gorgeous double-hung windows, period-style ensuite with a double vanity, shower and WC adjoining a deep WIR. Three further bedrooms, three and four have BIR’s and share a period-style bathroom with a single vanity, bath and a shower adjoining a separate WC and a separate laundry opposite a wall of storage cupboards.
Marrying comfort and conversation, a sunken lounge area features a charming gas fireplace unfolding to an uplifting dining area. At the heart of the home and offering brilliant scale under a vaulted ceiling, a fully equipped kitchen features a Breakfast Bar, stainless steel appliances, white tiled splashbacks and ample storage. Adjacent is a stunning open meals area bathed in natural light connecting to an expansive living area tailored for hosting large celebrations. Playfulness is accentuated with a family room, the ultimate recreation space to entertain, unwind, listen to music, or read a book. At the rear, a ramp seamlessly runs inside and out to a paved courtyard and garden surrounds.
Timeless and championing privacy, flow and versatility, a truly rare opportunity captures the refined essence of Black Rock coastal living!
