39 Clyde Street, St Kilda, Vic 3182

Framing views of the Palais Theatre from its upper level and wrapped in the energy of St Kilda’s cultural core, this c1870 Victorian home has undergone an exact and expressive transformation. Steps from Acland Street and the famous St Kilda foreshore, it easily moves between eras, preserving the depth of its heritage while embracing a bold architectural revision that highlights scale, natural light and an enduring sense of style.

A soaring corbel-arched hallway signals the home’s origins, leading to an extraordinary open-plan living space where reconfigured proportions and contemporary materials redefine its Victorian footprint. Engineered oak floors and high ceilings amplify the sense of volume, while a gas-log fire anchors the lounge, balancing warmth with a refined edge. The kitchen affords a central base for indoor-outdoor hosting, integrating two Bosch ovens, an induction cooktop, an integrated dishwasher and a vast stone island designed for gathering.

Bifold glass dissolves the boundary to the outdoors, revealing a private deck and low-maintenance gardens bathed in northeastern light. Above, the main suite is a showpiece of light and perspective, with high-set windows and a trio of automated Velux skylights inviting a nightly theatre of the stars. The ensuite, crowned by its own sky-lit shower, feels as indulgent as it is striking, complementing a generous walk-in robe and a dedicated home office with fitted storage. Two additional bedrooms, each with robes, including one with a functioning fireplace that keeps the home’s character intact, are softened by plush wool carpets and plantation shutters.

Designed for ease without compromising detail, highlights include keyless entry, security cameras, alarm system, ducted heating and cooling, and double glazing to the rear and upper levels. Zoned for Elwood College and St Kilda Primary School, and close to St Michael’s College, St Mary’s College, Albert Park Lake, the Esplanade’s famed dining, and city-bound trams (#16, #96), it rediscovers what family living can be.