78 Dickens Street

A sanctuary oriented for the northern sun, just steps from the beach

Hidden behind a high fence, this renovated Edwardian on 376sqm is a rare find in Elwood for all the family. The hallmarks of its era shine with soaring ceilings, intricate leadlight windows, and polished timber floors, while ducted heating, slab heating, air conditioning, and landscaping. Oriented for the northern light, only metres from St Kilda marina.

Enter the grand hallway to find three spacious downstairs bedrooms with ornamental fireplaces and built-in robes, each offering a unique character. The main bedroom has a private ensuite, while a central bathroom serves the remaining two. A powder room, European laundry, and abundant storage complete the lower level, with the bonus of a double garage. An expansive open-plan granite kitchen, living, and dining room help finish the downstairs.

Upstairs is a world of its own. Beneath dramatic exposed gable ceilings, the fourth bedroom and a light-filled sitting room open onto a sun-drenched balcony. With its bathroom, this level works beautifully as a parents’ hideaway, a work getaway, or a teenage retreat.

In the front garden, enjoy the Bay breezes and Japanese maples. In the north-facing rear, find a soothing, Japanese-inspired garden, where a timber deck, BBQ zone, and built-in seating create an outdoor sanctuary perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Perfectly separated from the secure double garage accessible from the rear lane.

This bayside beauty is located within the Elwood Secondary College and St Kilda Primary zones, with beach, parks, transport, and a vibrant café culture just steps away.