31 Naples Road, Mentone

Superbly elevated in this prized dress circle position, this stately 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Hamptons style treasure has an air of elegance and unrivalled versatility. Enjoying a sense of grandeur with its high ornate ceilings, timber dadoing, bevelled glass doors, plantation shutters and engaging gardens, this distinguished beauty enjoys a wide entry foyer, a superb sitting room with open fireplace and French doors opening to a huge magnificent terrace; a Hamptons style stone kitchen (Ilve 900mm stove and Fisher & Paykel dish drawers) with character filled family living and dining area (shaker style cabinetry) overlooking two honed bluestone pergola shaded alfresco courtyards; 2 huge bedrooms (BIRs), a stylish bathroom (heated towel rail) and a fitted laundry with 2nd toilet. The lower level is separate and self-contained, and works well as a teenager's retreat, in-law accommodation, a separate rental or an excellent home office set up – featuring an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, a spacious bedroom (BIRs), bathroom/laundry and a private courtyard. In glorious established gardens, this beachside beauty is appointed with ducted heating, air conditioning, an auto garage with huge under-house gym/workshop/storage area and a carport. Between Mentone Village and the beach, footsteps to Mentone Grammar, Kilbreda College, St Bede's College and Mentone Girls' Grammar.