Queenscliff 47 Hesse Street

Sitting majestically behind Queenscliff's historic Post Office on the corner of Hesse and Hobson Streets, this landmark residence has been restored to its original Colonial splendour, while also being complemented by numerous contemporary comforts. The result is a gracious family home that proudly displays its heritage while providing all the modern lifestyle essentials. The downstairs Post Office space, which is currently securely leased, creates a passive income of over $33,000 pa.

Flanked by pencil pines and a finely manicured garden, entry is via imposing stairs that lead to a return verandah and a front door framed by artisan leadlighting. The entrance foyer displays polished timber flooring, carpet runners, 13-foot ceilings and a spectacular chandelier. Beyond is a magnificent staircase with turned wooden handrail and balusters.

The grand dining room boasts curtained sash windows, a spectacular cast-iron and marble fireplace, and even its own 700-bottle, bluestone cellar below. Across the passage, the kitchen combines the character of a bygone era with today's finest culinary technology - a Neff electric wall oven and gas cooktop, plus a gleaming Miele dishwasher. There's also a discreet bathroom/laundry with a shower and WC.

Rear stairs lead to a private paved courtyard featuring an attractive fountain - the ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertainment.

Upstairs, a central vestibule leads to the four bedrooms (one currently an office), a bathroom, a powder room, and a large and inviting lounge. The two main bedrooms have marble fireplaces and built-in robes, while the smaller bedrooms benefit from views east to Port Phillip Bay. The lounge room has a delightful bay window which provides a glimpse of Swan Bay, truly spectacular cornicing with a fine floral design, a vast marble fireplace and a central chandelier. And enhancing all this authentic Victorian grandeur is the reassuring comfort of modern hydronic heating throughout this unique and classic period home.

Brilliantly-restored, Colonial-heritage, landmark home Passive $33K per annum income Kitchen, grand dining and lounge Superb private courtyard ideal for alfresco entertainment Neff electric oven and gas cooktop, Miele dishwasher Superb central position with bay views to north and east.

Land: 551 sq m approx.