Sometimes a property comes along that simply takes your breath away. Welcome to 200 Hotham Street, Elsternwick, a lifestyle retreat nestled among mature lush gardens with a tranquil feel, all within a hop skip and jump to every amenity you could dream of.

Hidden behind a high private fence, with entry from both Hotham Street & Ripon Grove, is this fantastic family home with an art studio, outside wet room & a cleverly concealed custom dog kennel - offering room for all.

Step inside the traditional façade, stylishly renovated throughout revealing hardwood floors, lofty ceilings & bespoke cabinetry. A ground floor master suite highlights a pretty sitting room with French doors out to a private decked patio with veggie garden – the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine. A second bedroom can be transformed into an office or study, offering flexibility for working from home. An open plan living & dining zone is overlooked by the eclectic chef's kitchen with top-of-the-range European appliances, butler's pantry, industrial grade stainless steel benchtops and a funky timber island bench reclaimed from a ten-pin bowling alley.

Throw open the tall glass doors to the outside, seamlessly blurring the lines between indoors and out, showcasing well established gardens from every angle, complete with grapevine. Continue upwards to the teenage domain where 2 expansive bedrooms share a sparkling central bathroom plus rumpus room with views of Ripponlea gardens.

Additional features include double glazed windows, hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, split system heating & cooling, downstairs bathroom, electric blinds, ample storage, laundry & water tank.

An oasis of natural beauty – only a stroll to Ripponlea station for a stress-free commute, close to well-regarded schools including Elwood Secondary School, Caulfield Grammar, Shelford Girls Grammar and Mount Scopus Memorial College, city-bound trams on nearby Brighton Road and the array of fabulous shops and cafes, metres to Ripponlea Mansion, glorious parks and the library, Attica is just around the corner along with Ripponlea village for the utmost in daily ease and convenience.

* 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom family home
* Open plan lounge & dining space with lofty ceilings & hardwood floors
* Multiple living zones
* Chefs' kitchen with European appliances
* Establish gardens, tranquil feel
* All bedrooms are large in size
* Hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, plus split system heating & cooling
* Full size laundry with wet room/bathroom and shed
* A unique offering close to every amenity