Queenscliff 30 Gellibrand Street

It's appropriate that this splendid, character-filled home resides in a prime location in the historic coastal town of Queenscliff, because it is most certainly an integral part of the neighbourhood folklore.

Positioned proudly opposite the main park and beach, and with views of Port Phillip Bay, this two-storey California Bungalow home begins its charm offensive at the front gate, with a superb cast-iron rose arbour that leads towards the elevated verandah, and is surrounded by a thriving cottage garden.

To try and capture the essence and appeal of this fascinating home in a few words is impossible, so a simple description of its layout will have to suffice. In the main house on the ground floor, there is a front lounge, a master bedroom with ensuite, a second bedroom, a main bathroom, a dining room/kitchen, a second lounge, and a butler's pantry. Upstairs, there are two rooms (currently studios) that could provide a third bedroom and lounge. Across a paved courtyard, a studio/bungalow houses a bedroom, a lounge, a bathroom and a laundry.

However, a fleeting description of just some of the home's eclectic, historic, and enchanting features may give you at least a taste of what's in store: leadlight windows, chandeliers, wooden fretwork, period tiles, timber panelling, cast-iron gates, impeccable paving, polished Baltic Pine floors, a fountain, light filled rooms with beautiful outlooks and mature fruit trees. And marrying the old with the new: hydronic heating, ducted cooling, a spa bath, ceiling fans, Euro-style appliances, and stainless-steel benchtops.

Grand, charming, comfortable, and unique. This historic home demands your inspection.

Charming two-storey, California Bungalow in prime position 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining, pantry Upstairs bedroom and lounge (currently set up as studios) Separate studio/bungalow, bedroom, lounge, bathroom, laundry Superb cottage garden, courtyards, fruit trees, fountain Hydronic heating, ducted cooling and ceiling fans.

Land: 718 sq m approx.