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From St Kilda St Elwood to Koornang Rd, Carnegie these homes bring the outdoors in

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Large doors open up to entertaining areas, helping create a sense of flow between inside and out. They featured as the Caulfield/Glen Eira Leader’s Top Three home’s where indoor and outdoor living combine.

447 ST KILDA ST, ELWOOD

media_cameraThis california bungalow’s low-maintenance gardens have plenty of scope to be transformed into your own lush sanctuary.

Auction: Saturday, November 12, 2.30pm

Price guide: Contact agent

The home: Glass bi-fold doors help this california bungalow’s dining room flow to the outdoor deck. A low maintenance backyard means there’s plenty of scope to transform this into your own indoor-outdoor haven. Also consisting of three large bedrooms, two have built-in robes while one enjoys an ornamental open-fireplace. Its high-ceilings, original hardwood floors, and leadlight windows give it plenty of charm among modern updates. It last traded over 35 years ago.

Agent: Wilson Agents St Kilda

Contact: Graeme Wilson, 9525 4166 or 0418 315 645

Suburb profile: Elwood

376 KOORNANG RD, CARNEGIE

media_cameraHuge glass-sliding doors open the home’s open-plan loungeroom to the covered timber deck.

Auction: Saturday, November 12, 10am

Price guide: $1.25 million — $1.35 million

The home: It’s easy to entertain at this home, with sliding doors that open up the expansive, open-plan living and dining area to the spacious covered deck. And with the large kitchen, any culinary affair will be as easy as pie. Inside is a separate loungeroom with gas open-fireplace and four bedrooms. The main features a walk-in robe that leads to the ensuite. The interior is topped off with evaporative cooling and ducted heating. Koornang Rd precinct is a leisurely stroll away.

Agent: Woodards Carnegie

Contact: Benjamin Dax, 9572 1666 or 0408 560 790

Suburb profile: Carnegie

303 CANTERBURY RD, ST KILDA WEST

media_cameraThe terrace at this home was designed by Rick Eckersley.

Auction: Sunday, November 13, 1pm

Price guide: $1.5 million — $1.6 million

The home: The stunning living and dining area opens to a spacious entertaining terrace designed by Rick Eckersley in this tri-level townhouse. Along with the three bedrooms, the ground-floor boasts its own self-contained studio with kitchenette. The main kitchen features Gaggenau appliances and an integrated fridge, among other luxurious appointments including underfloor and wall heating, marble bathrooms, and oak timber floors.

Agent: McGrath St Kilda

Contact: Josh Stirling, 9527 5563 or 0432 071 806

Suburb profile: St Kilda West