28 Eildon Road, St Kilda

Utterly unique and instantly captivating, this distinctive c1928 architect designed 5 bedroom Spanish Mission residence is one of St Kilda's most recognised and admired homes. From the seductive arches and columns to the rough rendered walls, intricate hand crafted timber and decorative tiles, every element impeccably reflects evocative Spanish design.The unforgettable exterior is matched inside by high beamed ceilings, leadlight windows and dark timber floors. The terrazzo entrance foyer introduces an exceptionally generous 11 metre long formal entertaining room featuring a soaring double height ceiling, beautiful hand tiled open fireplace, a Juliet turret and sunny north-facing alcove overlooking the garden. Designed by a renowned chef, the gourmet kitchen features a commercial Waldorf oven and granite benches. A remarkable beamed ceiling presides over the light-filled family and meals room with open fireplace opening to the deep private paved garden with large pool. With its own entrance, a very spacious study or 5th bedroom makes an ideal home office. A grotto style hallway leads to a further ground floor double bedroom with built in robe and sublime original bathroom featuring hand-painted tiles and terrazzo floors. Upstairs, there is a glorious main bedroom with fabulous covered north-facing terrace and built in robe, two additional bedrooms with built in robes and a bathroom.
Only moments from Fitzroy and Acland St restaurants, the beach and trams, it includes chandeliers from the Los Angeles Mission Inn collection, a laundry, an abundance of storage and off street parking for 4 cars.