31 Redan Street, St KildaVIC

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"Fairfax" - one of the districts most significant family homes is a double storey house set on 964 sq m (approx) of land. This 6 (or 7) bedroom 3.5 bathroom Edwardian residence will wrap its loving arms around you from the moment you arrive. This oasis of calm sports many original features including leadlight windows and an iconic St Kilda Palm tree.

Built c 1915, it was restored to its former glory around 1995, under the guidance of acclaimed period home historian, Peter Holloway. Moreover, the hand painted ceiling decorations and faux walnut wood-graining were done by the distinguished artisan Derek Marvelley, much like the decor he did for Bourke Street’s Florentino restaurant.

The bandstand-style portico and grand entry introduces a formal drawing room, currently used as a very comfortable home office and an elegant dining room for lavish entertaining, also suitable for use as a meeting/board room. A large front room neighbours a spacious bathroom with original tiles, and along the passageway are two quiet bedrooms.

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, both with easy access to the courtyard that leads to the low maintenance fully paved outdoor children's play area and/or additional car parking.

The 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.

Conveniently the two car garage has direct access to the kitchen, a powder room and artist's attic or 7th bedroom above.

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.

Nestled between St. Kilda, Prahran and Balaclava, close to elite schools, child care centres and recreational parks, this
unique home offers grandeur, convenience and an adaptable floor plan for these Covid 19 times with space to work-from-home and charming rooms to relax in.