20 Bailey Avenue, St Kilda East

Luxuriously renovated throughout with a generous contemporary extension, this incredible 2 storey, 4 bedroom + study, 2.5 bathroom double fronted period beauty effortlessly blends immaculate 21st century with its heartwarming 1920s roots.

This beautiful home's double-fronted facade is complemented by its striking original heritage red brick and stunning original double-door leadlight entrance. Upon entering, you'll be struck by the American Oak parquetry flooring, high ceilings, reinstated arches, ceiling roses and cornices, elegant plantation shutters, and an abundance of bespoke details.

Head down the skylit hallway, and custom designed steel & glass double french doors will greet you into a generous formal living-room featuring a gas fireplace surrounded by the original restored mantle. Classic custom built cabinetry then completes this room with a refined modern feel. Meanwhile the expansive, stylish central hub of the home delivers a family area featuring a contemporary black brick gas fireplace with solid concrete benches either side. The state of the art kitchen features Miele appliances and a butler's pantry.

Two front bedrooms with large BIRs receive the fabulous afternoon sun, whilst down the hall you'll find a 3rd bedroom and a bathroom with a large rain shower and mosaic tile feature wall framing the freestanding stone bath. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom with elegant floor-to-ceiling sheer drapes and blockout blinds, delivers a large walk-in robe and sublime twin vanity ensuite. Meanwhile a study area with remote external louvres and a separate living retreat completes the 2nd floor.

The superbly landscaped private rear garden will impress with its premium silvertop ash decking, a cantilevering pergola dining area with built-in natural gas BBQ perfect for alfresco living, and a fully glass tiled swimming pool completing the outdoor space. Other property features include a downstairs powder room, laundry and dedicated mud room with ample storage, hydronic heating, reverse cycle cooling, outdoor storage shed, and electric remote gate for off-street parking of two cars.

This magnificent property, situated at the end of a quiet family-friendly cul de sac, is located so close to Caulfield Grammar School, Shelford Girls' School, Ripponlea Primary School, Ripponlea Village with its cafes & restaurants, lively Carlisle Street & Glen Huntly Road shopping strips, Rippon Lea Estate, parks, buses, trams & close proximity to Ripponlea station.