258 Albert Road, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

Enviably positioned opposite Albert Park Lake, this deceptively spacious two-storey sanctuary effortlessly mixes refined period elegance with contemporary excellence to create a beautiful home that exceeds expectations. Benefitting from a coveted two car garage with rear access from Thomson Street, the incomparable residence is ideally nestled just moments from South Melbourne’s many delights and offers an effortlessly convenient inner-city lifestyle close to shops, restaurants and elite schools. Beyond the classic, lace-trimmed exterior of this picturesque red brick Edwardian, a wide entrance hall with soaring three metre ceilings introduces the generously proportioned spaces and timeless Stuart Rattle-designed interiors that are the hallmark of this stunningly renovated home. In the centre of the residence, a formal dining room with gas fireplace and walk-in temperature-controlled wine cellar is a stunning spot to entertain. It flows on to a breathtaking gourmet kitchen and living area which offers the ultimate in relaxed, light-filled living. The superbly-appointed kitchen will delight the keenest chefs with its Calacatta-topped island and benchtops, premium Miele and Gaggenau appliances and extensive cabinetry. Full-width sliding doors allow a seamless transition to the verdant private courtyard garden which was designed by the renowned Paul Bangay and is perfect for summer alfresco dining and entertaining. Upstairs, the tranquil master suite benefits from a marble ensuite, sauna, walk-in dressing room and access to a sunny terrace. Another bedroom on this floor is currently used as a spacious home office while a third bedroom downstairs with built-in robes is serviced by an opulent family bathroom with roll top bath. The fourth bedroom is a delightful surprise, hidden at the rear of the garden, and with its own kitchenette and ensuite makes the perfect teenage/parent/guest/au pair accommodation. Additional features include a powder room, laundry, under stairs storage, original floorboards, plantation shutters, decorative ceilings, heating and cooling and security bars, all adding to the amenity of this lifestyle prize. Enjoying incomparable lifestyle appeal near MSAC, Albert Park, Royal Botanic Gardens and local beaches, and with easy tram access to Melbourne’s CBD, this prized residence caters impeccably to every requirement for flexible living.