Showcasing significant style & status, constructed in 1989, double brick, two-storey, 4/5 bedrooms, meticulously presented home with inspired timeless design giving contemporary features mixed with Victorian Mansion styling set on 1396m2 of land (30.65m x 45.7 m) approx. Featuring two car gated, remote controlled, entry, circular driveway & separate pedestrian gate. The spectacular front porch leads inside to a grand entrance foyer graced with twin staircase. The ground floor presents with 2 separate living areas, a spacious formal living/dining with ornate carved open fireplace on one side of the home, & family living/dining with Ultimate, glass door, fireplace located on the other. The family area is generously proportioned, & exceptionally designed, with central kitchen, granite bench-tops, large walk in pantry and designated spaces for refrigerator, freezer & wine cooler. A large home office with ceiling to floor shelving and cupboards is placed beside the stunning and unique powder room. Nearby finds a family size laundry with rear veranda access. A wine cellar is located under the staircase, storage abounds throughout the home.

Upstairs finds 4 zoned bedrooms. The expansive master suite comes complete with dual-sided wardrobe and adjoining en-suite. On this second level are 3 queen size bedrooms, all with floor to ceiling robes, and a large family bathroom with bath, glassed shower and separate toilet. A music / theatre / 5th bedroom completes the picture: this and the master bedroom both have front balcony access.

The home comes complete with lots of options for ample parking with multiple cars. The independent large workshop (12m x 6 m) with 3-phase power double roller door access, is naturally lit and will house 4 cars comfortably. Alfresco entertaining is well provided for in the completely decked out, covered, paved, and granite benched, pergola style BBQ area complete with cafe blinds.

This very quiet home comes with leadlight windows, decorative soaring ceilings & cornices which add to the sense of occasion that is found throughout. Everywhere in the home is bathed in natural light, all windows give gracious views to the park like gardens that surround the home. The residence is an inspiring exploration of balancing the fine line between replica Victorian heritage and modernity, this home embraces the best of both worlds, combining the classic charm of old-world architecture with the convenience of new-world function & luxury. Properties of this special character are rarely presented for sale making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This home offers an exceptional sense of grandeur combined with being a perfect sanctuary for all your family’s special moments.

Features

• Substantial front & back verandas, plus upstairs balcony• 2 car carport, 6 car garaging • Security system (back to base setting optional)• Ducted reverse cycle heating/cooling throughout (2 separate units) • Ducted vacuuming• Vegetable garden with 3 raised beds• Concrete stumps, double brick, fully insulated (walls, ceiling & roof spaces)• 2 large water tanks with pumping system

Education – Kindergarten’s: Wilson Street, Eversham Road, Farm Road, North Cheltenham Pre-School, OLA. Day Care: Argus Street/ Friendship Square. Private Schools: Mentone Grammar, Mentone Girls Grammar, St Bedes & Kilbreda Catholic. Primary Schools: Cheltenham, Cheltenham East, OLA, Kingston Heath, Le Page, Mentone & Cheltenham East. Secondary Schools: Cheltenham Secondary, Mentone Girls Secondary, Sandringham College.

Sports Recreation: This home is the sand belt area – all Melbourne’s famous golf clubs are nearby. Trout fishing available at nearby Karkarook Park. Join the fly fishing club based at Highett Reserve. Learn to swim at nearby Waves heated swimming and gym complex. Kingston Heath Reserve, Highett Reserve Archery, Route 33, the world-famous bike route, just minutes away on Beach Rd.

Transport -Bus Routes: 827/828 Hampton to Berwick, Train Stations: Cheltenham, Highett & Southland

Shopping and Theatres – Westfield Southland, Costco, Direct Factory Outlets

For landlords this home offers a rental return of $1500 per week approx.

All inspections will be by appointment only, please call Belinda 0428 338 786 to arrange your viewing of this magnificent home.