74 Chaucer Street

St Kilda VIC 3182

A once in a generation opportunity, a quiet oasis in a cosmopolitan neighbourhood, this gracious c1888 freestanding solid brick Victorian residence's pristine originality, chic presentation and impressive scale befits its prized leafy position in one of St Kilda's most favoured and tightly held streets. Directly opposite Renfrey Gardens and a short walk to St Kilda beach.
Behind the most attractive double fronted faade, a wide central hall featuring Baltic pine floors, high ceilings and a stained glass skylight introduces three beautiful double bedrooms, all with pressed metal ceilings and open fireplaces. A patch of the original hand painted wallpaper has been retained in the welcoming central lounge room with open fireplace. Tongue and groove timber ceilings and walls are featured in the rear living room and french style kitchen with Ilve oven, original wood stove and meals area. Three sets of French doors open the rear living to the deep private leafy northeast garden with potential off street parking at the rear via Pumpkin Lane.
Walking distance to Acland and Barkly Street shops and iconic restaurants, St Kilda beach on your door-step. School options include St Kilda Primary, Elwood College and St Michael's Grammar just to name a few. Public transport options include the 246 bus and the 96 lightrail.