Situated on a huge half acre block in one of Bairnsdale”s premier streets, this historical turn-of-the-century Edwardian house has so many features. Set amongst private park-like lawns and gardens, the unique house offers 4 large airy bedrooms, large bathroom, 2 toilets, large country kitchen with quality Bosch appliances and an adjoining spacious breakfast area. A separate formal dining area, large family/lounge room with expansive windows to the garden and outdoor dining room. Ornate open fire places feature in two of the bedrooms and the family/lounge area. With stunning high ceilings throughout, this grand residence is constructed of double brick exterior and interior walls, and is surrounded on three sides by wide verandahs. A fully-fenced, in-ground, salt-chlorinated swimming pool is the jewel in the crown, set within the privacy of this magical property. The house has ducted natural gas heating throughout as well as reverse cycle air conditioning in the living areas with a slow combustion wood heater adding to the charm. A double carport is complemented by a separate 5m x 9m garage and workshop via a second gated driveway. Bore water piped to 7 points via a perimeter main and extensive sprinkler systems service a large vegetable garden, fruit trees and numerous garden beds within the well-established botanic-like gardens which feature tall palms and a majestic magnolia grandiflora tree. There”s something in flower all year round. This is a must-see property for people seeking elegance, charm and unsurpassed living.Bairnsdale is the commercial capital of East Gippsland, situated on the Mitchell River and only a few minutes drive to the Gippsland Lakes, Australia”s largest expanse of inland waterways with over 400 square kilometres of lakes, rivers, lagoons and islands with the sand and surf of 90 Mile Beach accessible by boat and by road at nearby Lakes Entrance.