14 Lang Street, South Yarra

Held in the same family for almost 50 years this home is superbly set behind a broad street frontage. The charming period residence’s expansive dimensions and rich original character provide a solid foundation for a renovation and extension or alternatively to rebuild as a luxurious new home or boutique development (STCA). Baltic pine floors, high ceilings and exposed brick working fireplaces highlight the evocative period charm in the generous living and dining rooms and capable kitchen with a spacious casual meals area. Bathed in natural light, all rooms open through 4 sets of double doors to 270 degrees of surrounding North, East and South facing gardens which include an established fruit garden of blood orange trees and a lemon tree. In a solid brick former ice cream cone factory, there is an indoor pool and spa. A light-filled double bedroom/formal living room with working fireplace, a second bedroom and two bathrooms are on the ground level while upstairs accommodation comprises the main bedroom with walk in robe which includes access to attic storage, en suite and study nook/retreat, a 4th bedroom and a skylit home office/study with balcony.

With no heritage overlay and a coveted location close to Toorak Rd, Commercial Rd and Chapel St shops and restaurants, South Yarra station, trams, Prahran Market, excellent schools and Fawkner Park, it includes RC/air-conditioner, gas heater, laundry and secure carport. Land: 441sqm approx.