32-34 Gladstone Parade

Elsternwick VIC 3185

'Kenly' c. 1890 offers a stunning home and lifestyle in glorious garden surrounds just moments to exclusive private schools and Elsternwick's cosmopolitan shopping & dining precinct. A splendid showcase of picturesque Elizabethan inspired architecture with Victorian proportions and a wealth of exquisite period ornamentations including wrap around fretted-timber verandahs, 6 marble open fireplaces (2 converted to gas), Australiana leadlight windows, 14-foot ceilings with decorative roses, deep cornicing and Kauri polished floorboards. Harmoniously restored and extended to offer gracious formal and informal spaces designed for relaxed family living or grand scale entertaining featuring an ambient, bay windowed formal lounge (OFP), majestic formal dining (gas OFP) and expansive living (surround sound, wood fire & air conditioning) opening to a spectacular poolside terrace. At the heart of this inviting home is a classically appointed, bespoke kitchen boasting solid Red Gum bench tops & cabinetry, Smeg appliances, crushed granite sink and a spacious laundry that doubles as a butler's pantry. Versatile accommodation includes 3 upper level bedrooms, one with scenic views to the bay, another with fitted window seat/day-bed, OFP & storage and the master with fireplace and Walk In Robe. There's also a spacious ground floor study or fourth bedroom (gas OFP) option with a bay window and leafy outlook. A bonus 3 room studio, teen retreat or pretty pool house with large attic storage is nestled in the expansive, northwesterly landscaped gardens. A solar heated salt water pool, sandstone pond & fountain, original wine cellar/tasting room, Victorian style balcony looking out to sea, sweeping timber staircase, beautifully restored bathrooms on each level (ground floor with spa & powder room) and parking for up to 5 cars (3 undercover) set this remarkable home apart from the rest. Sited on 1,180sqm/12,701sqft approx of premium land close to sought after amenities & multiple city transport options with ducted heating, security alarm, water tanks, irrigation & solar hot water in the historic Gladstone Parade Heritage Area. For more information about this iconic period home suited to all family types please contact Halli Moore at Buxton Brighton on 0403 777 661