1 Beaconsfield Parade, Port Melbourne makes a statement.
Two homes in one are on offer at this Port Melbourne landmark offering the best of old and new-world living.
Most of the waterfront wonder at 1 Beaconsfield Parade was restored to reflect its Victorian heritage by its vendor, Circa Property developer Michael Stokie, who has $4.5-$4.95m price hopes.
He also created a second self-contained residence with its own kitchen, dining and living space, which offers a far more contemporary look.
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Transport back in time with Victorian heritage style.
An enclosed balcony with panoramic bay views.
Mr Stokie said the property was a “dump” before the complete transformation, where he added old-world wallpaper, marbled columns, chandeliers and gold leaf finishes to the traditional section of the home.
“Everything in the place is brand new, from the floorboards, plastering, skirtings and mantelpieces,” Mr Stokie said.
“It didn’t take long to do that work, but it took nearly 12 months to paint the wallpaper and to do all the gold leaf.”
A traditional study is in the traditional section.
Wallpapering took 12 months during the restoration.
He said he had enjoyed being able to shift between two eras inside the one building during the past 20 years, but it was now time to downsize.
“I used to live in both parts of the house, then I lived in just the modern section for a while, but when I got sick of that I lived in the Victorian part,” Mr Stokie said.
Kay & Burton Bayside agent Melissa Grinter said the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home was an instantly recognisable landmark for residents in the area.
The more modern abode found inside.
Choose what era you live in.
“There’s not many Victorians along there … inquiry has already been massive from people ringing up saying they’ve always known the house,” Mr Grinter said.
“You could live in the Victorian and close off the door to the separate residence and rent it out, which is another appeal.”
The traditional formal lounge room is a highlight.
An elegant main living room, timber kitchen with Miele appliances, a lift to all four floors of the home and a spa at the rear were highlights of the property, she said.
Panoramic views of the bay from a glass-enclosed veranda were also hard to beat.
Expressions of interest close on August 31.
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