'HERCYNIA': SUPERBLY RENOVATED EDWARDIAN NEAR MERRI CREEK
This charming residence with a leafy cul-de-sac address close to transport, schools, St Georges Rd cafes and parkland has had only two owners since its construction in 1905. Now sympathetically renovated and extended on a large block (260 sq.m approx), it combines period warmth with high-ceilinged modern style, and offers comfortable family living with the potential for an upper level extension (STCA) to optimise CBD and northerly views. 'Hercynia' is a home of exemplary Edwardian character, with fine plasterwork, restored fretwork and several timber-mantelled open fireplaces. Its tessellated verandah opens to a wide return hallway, leading to two very large bedrooms and a handsome formal sitting room, readily convertible to a third bedroom. The double-brick new section of the home, built retaining the original roofline, incorporates an expansive living and dining room with fitted study nook, flowing to a pergola-covered al fresco entertaining area and deep landscaped garden with secure off-street parking, easily accessed from a bluestone right of way. The rear section also houses a kitchen with ample timber cabinetry and wine storage, a large bathroom with jacuzzi and shower, and