Paulina - La Grande Dame
With a long and graceful history, this grand double-brick home encapsulating the imagination and opulent flamboyance and architectural excellence and creativity. With an impressive faade and wide, curved sweeping steps to the front porch, this home immediately conjures up an inviting and curious entree into an elegant and charming bygone era. The unique design and generous proportions pinpoint her as a home of state significance - the octagonal tower alone is recognised as a local landmark. The two symmetrical gabled projecting wings with bay windows; the 'keyhole' entrance and the unusual 'fish-scale' pressed metal cladding of the tower. Numerous classic features include polished wood panelled walls, leadlight windows, Baltic pine timber floors, tessellated tiling, period decorative fireplace and unique chandelier-style light fittings. There are three bedrooms including a bungalow and two expansive living areas, a dining room and two bathrooms. The well-preserved kitchen and laundry at the rear of the house adjoin ample property space. Situated in a premier location close to transport, shops, leading schools, Harold Holt Swim Centre and the Glenferrie Road shopping precinct.