21 Empress Road

St Kilda East VIC 3183

Captivating from its secluded garden setting to its unexpectedly wide, sun-filled interiors, this c1880 freestanding solid brick Victorian residence offers a wonderfully private way of living, with substantial single-level proportions and secure rear parking adding considerable appeal in prized St Kilda East.An exquisite checkerboard-tiled, iron-lace verandah opens to an exceptionally inviting interior, where soaring ceilings enhance two enormous robed bedrooms, each with an original fireplace and retained period beauty. A sunlit study retains its original fireplace and provides a flexible transition to the central, well-appointed kitchen and dining area, before the dimensions widen dramatically at the rear into an expansive living domain oriented to the west-facing gardens. Bathed in afternoon light, French doors open to a sunken landscaped courtyard laid in charming red brick, with towering greenery providing summer shade and allowing the lower winter sun through, creating an enticing sanctuary against the energy of its vibrant surroundings.The oversized bathroom features a deep bath and separate shower, while a large laundry offers excellent storage and direct outdoor access. Appointed with stainless steel appliances, split-system air conditioning, garden irrigation, abundant storage and ROW access to gated off-street parking add further practicality, all within easy walking distance of Carlisle Streets cafs, restaurants and retail, Balaclava Station and multiple tram routes, with Alma Park, Greenmeadows Gardens, St Michaels Grammar, Caulfield Grammar Schools Malvern Campus and Ripponlea Primary School all just moments away.