49 Elm GroveBalaclava

Set on an impressive 437 sqm approx. in boutique heritage Ripponlea, this freestanding brick Edwardian’s rich c.1910 character and sensitively renovated modern spaces deliver fabulous family accommodation with the inner city luxury of a pool, remote double garage via rear ROW and a host of amenities within walking distance. Peacefully positioned behind a high private fence, impressive single level proportions retain their classic period personality, combining it with a series of zoned free flowing living areas that offer easy indoor/outdoor entertaining around the shimmering pool. High ceilings create a superb sense of space throughout, starting in two front bedrooms that feature extensive BIRs, the main with a charming original sun terrace overlooking the north facing front garden. A spacious home office with separate second entry provides an appealing third bedroom option with excellent BIRs/storage whilst two modern bathrooms serve family needs with ease. Two zoned living areas include one with bookcase and period OFP, the other a generous open plan living and dining domain beneath an impressive, raked ceiling. Here a large gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops and built in drinks fridge caters to any occasion, stepping out to the night-lit pool and its paved entertaining surrounds with auto café awning. Other highlights include leadlight entry, zoned ducted and split heating/cooling, inlaid parquetry floors, double glazing, self-cleaning solar heated pool, auto garden dripper system (front), 7.9kw solar panels and 10kWh Sonnen solar battery, remote double garage via rear ROW. Walk to Carlisle Street, Ripponlea Village, trams, buses and Ripponlea Station, Ripponlea Primary, Caulfield Grammar and other private schools. Minutes to Glen Huntly Road shopping and dining, Chapel Street and the beach.