31 Redan St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

“Fairfax” – one of the district’s most significant family homes is a double storey house set on 964sqm (approx.) of land. Built c 1915, it has been restored to its former glory and includes hand painted ceiling decorations in the drawing room and just like Bourke Street’s Florentino restaurant, faux walnut wood-graining in the family room done by the highly acclaimed artisan Derek Marvelley.

Steeped in history, this 6-bedroom 3.5 bathroom Edwardian residence will wrap its loving arms around you from the moment you walk in. Graced with authentic period features, the beautifully crafted rooms are architecturally harmonious, the atmosphere serene.

This oasis of calm sports a bandstand-style portico and a grand entry that introduces a formal drawing room (currently used as a library/study) and an elegant dining room for lavish entertaining. The uniquely decorated family room has a feeling of ‘old’ England that is echoed by the warmth of the traditional solid timber kitchen in the casual living/meals area, where there is easy access to the outdoor entertaining area. The garage has direct access to the kitchen and artist’s studio above.

Upstairs boasts a large sunny balcony off the middle bedroom, made private by one of the locale’s tallest hedges, a grand Master Bedroom with built in robes and ensuite, a third bedroom/sitting room and second bathroom with spa. The passage leads to an attic that provides exceptional storage space and can be used as a gym.

Further amenities include ducted heating/cooling, gas fired antique fireplaces, “Versailles” high ceilings and OSP for 5 cars (2 in a garage), intercom and alarm systems.

Ideally positioned between St. Kilda, Prahran and Balaclava, close to public transport, superb eateries and shops and on the door step of elite private schools, this magnificent home offers both grandeur and convenience.