79 Dover Road, Williamstown VIC 3016

The natural beauty of established front and rear native gardens frame the welcoming spaces of this double fronted Edwardian, where a sense of tradition is preserved while complete present day comfort can be enjoyed. Just one block away, the walking paths, parklands and scenery of the bay that accompanies The Strand provide superb surroundings within quick, convenient reach of Douglas Parade shops, Ferguson Street cafes and the Westbourne Grammar School campus. The enduring appeal of the period façade and the welcoming proportions of a classic verandah entrance precede two double bedrooms, each defined by original high ceilings, both incorporating built-in robes.

Beyond, reached by the elegant central hall that retains its decorative fretwork, the living and dining areas deliver an instantly engaging mood. Reverse cycle heating/cooling maintains total comfort and French doors reveal the garden sanctuary that awaits to the rear. A separate kitchen featuring polished floors, modern appliances and its own garden outlook and a bathroom that reflects the success and style of this property's previous renovation complete the indoor picture before the backdrop provides lovely leafiness, pleasing privacy, a free-standing studio and a secure storage shed.

Such a romantic residence, full of character both inside and out, that ensures immediate appreciation of its spaces and its setting while also offering enticing scope to apply some contemporary ideas if and when so desired.