28 Alicia Street, Hampton, Vic 3188

Built in 1924, this stunning "le style moderne" Art Deco double-brick residence rich in old-world glamour and grandeur resides on a charming and picturesque total block size of 794m².  Exclusively located in one of only a few esteemed Hampton cul-de-sacs for an unsurpassed beachside lifestyle, stroll to Hampton Street’s boutique style café and restaurant culture, retail stores and Hampton Train Station.  Proximity to prestigious schools, Hampton Surf Life Saving Club, Sandringham Yacht Club and Royal Melbourne and Victoria Golf Courses.   

This coveted 4-bedroom plus study, 3-bathroom timeless beauty is elevated from the street behind sun-drenched north facing verdant surrounds, gorgeous old Chinese Elm Tree and carport to accommodate two cars.  Access the residence via a pathway lined with a grove of weeping Silver Birch Trees admiring the beautiful façade, original painted cedar shutters and open eaves.  Shades of freshly painted white exteriors and interiors highlight elegant period features and windows throughout.  

Move up sandstone steps to the porch where a front entry reveals an awe-inspiring oversized gracious living room.  Be captivated with the lavish soaring 3 metre intricate original plastered ceilings, open fireplace with mantel, detailed cornicing, leadlight windows and picture rails.  A poetic study comprising another beautiful leadlight window opens out via glass doors to a luminous private balconette with black wrought iron balustrade.

Featuring natural spotted gum timber flooring, move down the skylit wide central hallway, the residence features evaporative cooling, gas ducted heating and security alarm system.  A spacious master bedroom comprises a walk-through-robe to a jade tiled ensuite filled with daylight from the wall of reeded glass bricks, frameless glass shower, single vanity and WC.  A further two bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe and one exuding romantic natural light.  The main bathroom comprises a bath under a wall of reeded glass bricks, frameless glass shower, single vanity and WC.  A separate laundry is highlighted with porcelain benchtops and splashbacks and ample storage with floor to ceiling cabinetry.  

An entertainer’s dream open plan kitchen, dining and living offering the fullest expression of volume leads a seamless connection to the outdoors.  The fully equipped kitchen boasts European appliances, integrated dishwasher, porcelain benchtops and splashbacks and Breakfast Bar, each end bookended by a built-in bookcase.  Bifold glass doors open to the side of the house, perfect to entertain and dine alfresco shaded by a beautiful olive tree and bordered by a culinary herb and vegetable garden.     

Like a European holiday and designed for flexibility and functionality, a splash of luxury imbues with rear glass doors opening to exuberant verdant gardens, 50 year old Silver Birch tree and manicured lawns with automated irrigation system.  A stunning aqua tiled 7x3 metre self cleaning self cleaning magnesium-salt pool featuring frameless glass fencing, auto-closing security doors, Remco solid pool cover, new solar heating mats. Lounge poolside on the deck under an exquisite Manchurian Pear tree!  13,000 litre water tanks sit beneath the poolside paving with 3 taps to access the tank water. A 12sqm brick workshop/shed is discreetly located at the rear.  

A wondrous pavilion/teenager’s/guest suite features wide open eaves to shade from the sun, a fourth bedroom, kitchenette, shower, single vanity, WC and split-system heating and cooling.  A custom-built cubbyhouse with Colorbond roof is perfect for little ones to play, shaded by a beautiful Irish Strawberry Tree. 

Behold this rare opportunity and introduce your own European-inspired design sensibilities around a sophisticated era and delight in the joy of entertaining with loved ones, where memories are made!