285 North Road, Caulfield SouthVIC

A rare and extraordinary offering with every upgrade to adapt to a peaceful, contemporary way of life, this single-level 1930s solid brick freestanding is an enchanting convergence of modern simplicity, era-typical proportions and exquisite beauty. Renovated with a keen eye, with high-end German-made commercial-grade tilt-and-turn windows and doors, it promotes ease, solitude and connectivity in an ultra-accessible location, zoned for Brighton Secondary College.

Set over a 613sqm (approx) allotment, with a north-facing rear garden, a self-contained one-bedroom guest house and a four-bedroom, three-living area layout, it delivers unmatched security and quality in design that elevates the everyday. Graceful interiors unfold beyond a landscaped garden setting and gated access, where preserved ornate details include polished timber floors, 3m-high decorative ceilings and restored leadlight feature windows. Formal sitting and dining rooms offer independence and connection through double doors adjoining the kitchen and rear family rooms for entertaining ease. High end Smeg appliances and stone benchtops adorn the kitchen, where a walk-in pantry offers floor-to-ceiling storage, prime for family living.

Four bedrooms each boast built-in robes and share two beautifully updated bathrooms, including one with a claw foot bath and tessellated tiles that pay homage to the home’s old-world glamour. Outside, the deck extends under cover, allowing light to pour inside via skylights and ensuring shelter whilst overseeing the beauty of an established Jacaranda, olive, and low-maintenance lawn.

The bonus one-bedroom unit, with a full kitchen and striking new bathroom, affords flexibility, perfect for the at-home professional, in-laws or as a guest retreat complete with independent side garden access. Impeccably finished, this turn-key gem also includes a fully-insulated sky-lit attic, plus a newly refurbished solar power system, ducted heating, video intercom and ample secure parking on the new exposed aggregate driveway, set beyond high brick walls and automated gates. Moments from Princes Park, Hawthorn Road trams, and a choice of dining/cafe precincts and elite schools, it’s the surprise package that has lifestyle front and centre.