452 St Georges Road, Thornbury, Vic 3071

Effortless old-world charm meets inner-city style at this elegant period home.The treasured family home on 627sqm is set well back from the street behind stately Victorian wrought-iron gates and a tall fence. A classic return veranda with intricate fretwork and a leadlight bay window are an inviting introduction to the house, which has been tastefully renovated and extended with meticulous attention to detail.

Respectfully preserved features include corbelled archways and polished Baltic pine floors with a golden hue. The eye is drawn to exquisite glacier leadlight windows, delightful portholes and soaring ceilings with plaster rosettes.

A beautiful stained glass panel and an Art Nouveau chandelier hold the attention in the entrance, which leads to four spacious bedrooms. They feature wool carpet, whisper quiet Hunter ceiling fans, picture rails and plush window dressings. Two with BIRs, while the king-size main bedroom showcases a handsome timber wardrobe with a fleur-de-lis design. This perfect parent's sanctuary comes with a deluxe ensuite with marble tiled floor and premium fittings.

The main bathroom would not look out of place in an indulgent spa retreat with its deep soaker bath and stone benchtop double vanity unit.
Adorned with wool carpet, Spanish floor tiles and chandeliers, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone forms the heart of the home. Enjoy a meal with family and friends or relax by the tapestry brick open fireplace with a marble hearth and timber mantelpiece.

The modern gourmet kitchen is a home chef's delight equipped with quality Miele and other European appliances including a plumbed refrigerator, 900mm cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher. White gloss cupboards, a leadlight display cabinet and a pantry provide ample space for storage. Sleek stone benchtops offer plenty of room for meal preparation.

Ideal when entertaining, glass doors slide out to a return veranda that flows to a paved and grassed rear garden that makes the perfect party venue. Other features are an attic ladder, extensive storage, ducted heating, evap cooling, alarm, video intercom, landscaped gardens and gated side access. Front and rear OSP, remote-control entry to a rear ROW and a brick double garage. Inner city living just a short walk to High St cafes, shops, parklands, CBD trams, train, local schools and parks