44 Mary Street

St Kilda West VIC 3182

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A landmark property of historic significance set on 640sqm approx., this magnificent c1904 solid brick residence is one of St Kilda West's most elite properties which blends the elegance and grandeur of the era with stunning contemporary style and family comfort in a prominent corner position close to Albert Park Lake, the light rail, schools and Middle Park Village.
Breathtaking features from the turn of the 20th century including Baltic pine floors, high decorative ceilings, elaborate leadlight windows and ornate fretwork are beautifully showcased. The imposing reception hall with a pressed metal ceiling introduces a grand formal dining room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, a gracious sitting room with full height fireplace and original William Morris wallpaper and a light-filled study with tessellated tile floor. Northern light streams through the expansive living and dining room with a gas fire, soaring clerestory windows and French style gourmet kitchen boasting stone benches and a breakfast bar. The living area opens to a large private north-facing entertaining deck and garage. A glorious main bedroom with open fire, walk in robe and en suite is accompanied on the ground level by a second bedroom with built in robe and fireplace and a bathroom with claw-foot bath. Arts and Crafts timber stairs lead up to a fabulous children's zone comprising two double bedrooms, a third bathroom and exceptionally generous rumpus/ fifth bedroom with banquet seating.