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Located within a short stroll to Hampton street shopping, cafes, restaurants, schools, train station and beach, this stunning double storey home has been lovingly renovated with care, attention to detail and the environment in mind. With a 6 star energy rating, numerous fruit trees, landscaped gardens, recycled timber, manicured lawns and even a chicken coop! A double carport services the car parking at the front, although there is a bonus large shed/workshop/boat storage accessed from the rear. Enter via a formal glassed enclosed foyer/wet room into the downstairs hallway leading to a sunny, spacious formal lounge with a northerly aspect, featuring solid Tasmanian Oak floorboards throughout, hydronic heating and evaporative cooling upstairs and down. An informal living/dining area opposite the kitchen and a downstairs study area or "children's corner" - an ideal extra space. The amazing kitchen has a jaw-dropping,curved, solid Blackbutt timber breakfast bar, Corian bench tops, plumbed fridge space (fridge/freezer can be left if required), dishwasher, pantry, 900mm Falcon stove/oven and servery to the outdoor entertaining area. Brand new 2nd bathroom and laundry with cabinetry, linen storage, drying cupboard and, if that's not enough, a small wine cellar!
Upstairs to a "bonus added space" which is perfect for a guest 5th bedroom, children's retreat or gym. Sunny master bedroom overlooking the street frontage with built-in-robes, well-sized 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with built-in-robes and 4th bedroom with a wardrobe provided and a separate study. Main bathroom servicing the upstairs bedrooms features lovely timber hi-lights and bath as well as a separate toilet. The real talking point and feature of the home has to be the rear outdoor, covered entertaining area made from recycled timber posts from the old St Kilda Pier and polished concrete flooring, this overlooks an oasis of edible plants and fruit trees including mulberry, peach, olive and lemon trees and a newly turfed grassed area. There is also the inclusion of a water tank and watering system. Inspection will undoubtedly impress those who long for a secluded home away from the hustle and bustle yet, only seconds away, can have you back again in the midst of some of Bayside's finest restaurants, boutiques and beaches.