A property of grandeur proportions , combining a unique blend of tradition with modern elegance and style. Originally built in 1870 by Thomas Loader, Chairman of the City of Melbourne Bank for his own private use, a casualty of the land boom crash in the 1890′s .This beautifully refurbished Victorian Mansion is timeless retaining its Ornate features. A grand entry with tessellated tiles and a palatial foyer leads to a winding stairwell which leads to the first floor of Whinbank. Opening onto a most generous open plan kitchen and lounge room, with an ornate open fireplace with marble surrounds accessing a grand wrap around balcony. European appliances with a gas cooktop, electric oven and granite benchtops, blend into the kitchen. A huge bedroom with built in robes, floor to ceiling windows, ornate open fireplace with polished boards though out leads to an en-suite or central bathroom with access to the balcony, overlooking the picturesque botanic garden setting. Breathtakingly beautiful, boasting ceiling roses with large floor to ceiling windows, gas heating, freestanding air conditioning, washing machine facilities, (on street parking in Bayview Terrace available). This award wining development which was awarded in 1998 to Whin Bank for the OST RESPECTFUL RESIDENTIAL OR NON RESIDENTIAL RESTORATION. The history of Whin Bank compiled by the National Trust. Inspect by Appointment with Robyn Rech 0414 929 439 $500.00