112 Evans Street, Port Melbourne

Elegantly poised opposite Walter Reserve and just moments from the city-bound light rail and Bay Street, this distinguished double-fronted Victorian residence offers a rare blend of timeless charm and modern functionality. Cherished by the same family for 35 years, this freestanding gem is a testament to enduring quality and refined living, delivering exceptional period grace and north-facing brilliance through a dual-level extension and established garden oasis.

Beyond the charming lacework and solid brick exterior, the home's elegance unfolds through a grand entrance, defined by towering ornate ceilings and a central arched hallway. Sunlight pours through the expansive north-west rear windows, creating a direct line of sight into the meticulously maintained rear garden, complete with a paved entertaining area, lawns, and mature fruit trees. The excellent layout comprises three distinct living areas, including a formal living room with an original fireplace and an upper-level sitting room within the main suite. At the rear, the open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, awash in natural light, provides a warm, inviting space for gatherings and entertaining, with an open fireplace and ample room to host guests.

Upstairs, the luxurious main bedroom retreat boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite, plus the benefit of two balconies - one overlooking the park and the other with panoramic city skyline views. Two additional bedrooms and a study complement the layout on the ground floor, sharing a beautiful, traditional bathroom with a claw foot bath and a laundry with a third WC. Enhanced by hydronic heating throughout, air conditioner cooling, a substantial under-ground cellar, and garden irrigation, and ideally situated within walking distance to Port Melbourne Primary and Secondary Schools, the light rail, cafes, restaurants and the beach, this rare and striking property provides a peerless family lifestyle.