19 Acland Street, St Kilda

This meticulously renovated and extended home masterfully combines Victorian grandeur with modern luxury in a highly sought-after location. The entrance impresses with 14ft ceilings and a soaring moulded arch, leading into an elegant lounge and dining room. The expansive casual living and dining area boasts a custom kitchen featuring 40mm marble benchtops, marble splashbacks, and a five-oven Aga oven with two hobs. A spacious rear alfresco courtyard with permeable aggregate flooring is perfect for entertaining, while an additional courtyard with a gas BBQ offers further outdoor living space. Both courtyards are equipped with retractable awnings for year-round enjoyment, and a relaxing blue-stone veranda overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens. Upstairs, the large master bedroom features an ensuite and balcony access, complemented by two additional generous bedrooms and a family bathroom with a double shower. Other highlights include an open study nook, powder room, European laundry, off-street parking, hydronic heating on the lower level, ducted heating on the upper level, reverse-cycle air conditioning in the casual zone, and a remote-controlled skylight above the stairwell. Ample storage is available with under-stair storage and a courtyard shed. The home’s luxurious finishes include European double-glazed windows, a Belfast sink, Italian nickel-plated tapware, a Liebherr fridge and freezer, a fully integrated Miele dishwasher, plantation shutters, Vic Ash floorboards, crystal chandeliers, and sensor lighting. Two original murals on the exterior serve as a nod to the 1980s Art Colony from which the home has evolved. Set in a prime location on Acland Hill, this residence is within walking distance of the Esplanade, St Kilda Beach, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street’s restaurants and shops, with easy tram access to the city.