52 Orlando Street, Hampton, Vic 3188

This newly renovated grand Edwardian is set on 815sqm (approx.) promising unparalleled quality, expert craftsmanship on a spacious single-level layout, nestled between vibrant Hampton Street and the Hampton foreshore in one of the suburb’s most coveted streets. 

Serene and endlessly convenient, lush greenery frames a white-weatherboard façade that’s as captivating as it was over a century ago, with era-typical fretwork and a wraparound veranda charming precursors for sensational spaces beyond. Soaring ceilings promise an instant feeling of space and airiness, with a wonderfully wide hallway introducing vast lounge and dining spaces en route to a sun-soaked main area. A built-in leather banquette and window-side day bed heighten the space’s functionality, with a Jetmaster wood fire perfect come wintertime. An upmarket kitchen proves perfect for the passionate cook, with a four-person island joined by a dual ovens, a gas stove, integrated dishwasher, butler’s pantry with extra dishwasher, and profuse soft-close cabinetry. Bifold doors merge inside and out, transforming the space into a haven for hospitality. Unmatched as an entertainer, a broad alfresco meets a substantial yard’s established gardens and mains-gas barbecue setting, with an oversized, solar-heated pool hitting its stride in summertime.

With ample accommodation for growing families, a skylit bathroom with soaker bath serves two large kids’ rooms and a generous guest suite; the latter enjoying a complete wall of robe space, private sitting area, and access to a sun-soaked side deck. A luxe master ensuite boasts twin basins, while a full-size dressing room steps into its own front garden setting. Rewired, replumbed, reinsulated, and replastered for luxury lasting long into the future, highlights include Lorde White marble to bathrooms and kitchen, Blackbutt floors, wool carpets, ventilating louvres, heating and cooling, functioning, original fireplaces, a full-size fitted study with garden views, extra powder room, mobile-integrated cameras, keypad entry, a backyard shed, and parking for two behind a high and secure front fence.

A matter of steps to picturesque Hampton Beach, trains for easy commutes to the CBD, and the lively cafés, restaurants, bars, and boutique shops of iconic Hampton Street, it’s just moments to Sandbelt golf courses, parks and sporting fields, and Bayside’s famed array of elite private schools.