Ashford c. 1907 One of the last grand beauties at a prime beach side address One of the last great period homes of the area in one of Melbourne's greatest beachside locations, Ashford c.1907 stands apart as a notable example of its era... while never losing sight of its place as a warm and welcoming family home.Renovated with respect and extended to offer expansive possible five bedroom, three bathroom, multi living accommodation, this substantial solid brick home works beautifully for a modern family with grand formal lounge and dining rooms, a classic kitchen, casual and conservatory zone, and a family room opening to a poolside tessellate tiled verandah.Ready to fit a modern family with a grand master domain encompassing a curvaceous bay window lounge and a library sized home office doubling as fifth bedroom, this fine home steps down at the rear to a self contained suite complete with bathroom and kitchenette ...ideal as quarters for in laws, an adult child or au pair.Rich with extraordinary period detail including spectacular gas and open fireplaces, Art Noveau leadlight and fretwork, red cedar timberwork and a unique bay window seat for the formal lounge, the home also offers a wealth of modern comforts with elite Smeg and Gaggenau kitchen appliances, a marble finished dual vanity master bathroom, main spa bathroom and hydronic heating plus reverse cycle air conditioner.Set in well utilised formal gardens with parking on site and a fully tiled heated pool beside a paved BBQ area at the rear, the home's location even blends grand appeal and family ease with Kostka Hall at one end of the street, the train to Church St and the city at the other, the bus to the South Rd schools around the corner and famous Dendy St beach within a walk.