Beautifully restored, this freestanding Victorian residence (c1886) is a house of grand scale and detail set in one of Malvern's sought-after pockets. With a modern family upgrade, the spacious four bedroom plus study, dual living home embraces heritage along with modern amenity and light. Greeted by a beautiful double fronted façade with tuckpointed brickwork, tessellated tiles and leadlight doorway, the home also retains its Victorian design inside with tall 12 foot ceilings, intricate cornicing, ceiling roses, ornate marble and glazed tile fireplaces, original joinery and Baltic Pine floors. Comprising of an architecturally-designed open plan living room that captures northern light for a warming family zone through the day, and wall-to-wall café doors onto the private yard with pool and spa. A generous entertainer's kitchen with substantial storage and a solid stone bench along with Smeg freestanding cooker, Bosch dishwasher, wine fridge and room for a double door fridge. Master suite with a terrific walk-in robe through to a luxe ensuite with walk-in shower and clever storage. A formal lounge with marble fireplace, fitted office and three further double bedrooms are served by two renovated bathrooms, each with their own personality. With vast spaces to spread out into and come together in, this low maintenance family home also features extensive storage throughout including large attic, underfloor wine cellar, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and garage parking for one. Located in a pocket that's central to High Street, Glenferrie Road and Wattletree Road villages, you're spoilt for choice with shopping, cafes, trams on each. Also close to Malvern Gardens, Malvern Central Shopping, schools and train. Shelter Real Estate Agents Malvern