343 Barkly Street
Elwood

Renovated for contemporary excellence, this charismatic, solid brick freestanding Edwardian occupies a prized corner position just 200m from the beach, offering single-level living and secure off-street parking in one of Elwood's most sought-after lifestyle pockets. Replete with period character through leadlight windows, Baltic pine floors and soaring ceilings, naturally bright interiors flow from a front lounge (or bedroom) with original fireplace to the rear living, dining and kitchen domain, where polished concrete floors, stone surfaces and expanses of glass define an idyllic entertainer's footprint. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with 900mm Electrolux cooking appliances, Fisher & Paykel dish drawers, and an integrated refrigerator, with stacked double-glazed sliding doors extending to a private alfresco courtyard beneath an established olive tree, low-maintenance garden surrounds, and gated parking via Meredith Street.

Two other generous bedrooms include the main with a stunning leadlight bay window, integrated seat and built-in robes, while the second draws natural light through a towering skylight. Both share a central designer bathroom finished with handmade clay tiles, with further appointments including a separate storage-rich renovated laundry with powder room, study nook, ducted floor heating, reverse -cycle cooling and lockable outdoor storage shed.

Brilliantly positioned to capture the best of the area on approximately 266sqm, it sits only steps from Ormond Point Reserve, and moments to local cafes, Elwood Village, Elwood beach, schools and the city-bound tram.