Custom designed to embrace its spectacular riverside setting, this immaculately presented home offers luxurious family living within a tranquil resort-style setting. Defined by generous proportions, high-end finishes and a carefully considered layout, it delivers exceptional comfort, functionality and effortless entertaining. Just steps from the lush surrounds of the Barwon River and a short stroll to Buckley Falls, local walking trails and nature reserves offer stunning spaces for families to enjoy. Surrounded by quality schools, including Newtown's private school precinct, just five minutes (approx.) from the Ring Road for easy access to Melbourne and the coast, and less than 15 minutes from the CBD, this address delivers an idyllic combination of serene waterside living with outstanding central convenience.
Lush landscaped gardens and a grand contemporary façade will impress on arrival. Inside, the striking entry features a soaring high void, central staircase, statement pendant lighting, and large windows drawing in natural light, introducing the generous scale and high-end quality within. Ascending to the main living area, the open plan layout is set against picturesque views across the river, offering a stunning backdrop of natural beauty that enhances everyday living. Light interiors, square set ceilings and beautiful spotted gum timber flooring create a sophisticated theme throughout. The quality entertainer's kitchen features a large island, waterfall stone benchtops, high end appliances including a 600mm oven, 900mm gas cooktop, semi-integrated dishwasher, and ample storage including a butler's pantry with a second sink and a skylight for bright natural light. Glass stacker doors open from the kitchen and dining space to the undercover alfresco, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, ideal for entertaining. A second living area on this level offers a quiet room to retreat, watch a movie, or a great play space for the kids, with built-in joinery adding both style and functionality and direct access to the rear deck.
The luxurious main bedroom suite features a private undercover balcony with sweeping views, generous walk-in robes, and a tastefully presented ensuite finished in floor-to-ceiling tiles, with a double stone-topped vanity and frameless glass walk-in shower. Three further bedrooms on the upper level all include built-in robes, serviced by a stylish main bathroom with a contemporary freestanding bath and a separate powder room. On the ground floor, a fifth bedroom with walk-in robes and an ensuite offers a secluded teenagers' retreat or guest room, and a spacious study with a built-in desk and storage provides a well-equipped space to work from home. Additional features include ducted heating, split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, double-glazed windows, and a well-appointed laundry with generous storage.
Outside, the impressive undercover alfresco features a beautiful fireplace as its centrepiece, with built-in barbecue and sink facilities, a drinks fridge, woodstore, downlights, a ceiling fan, and Ziptrack blinds, well-designed for year-round use. The self-cleaning, solar-heated inground King pool and spa adds further luxury to the resort-style setting, with a lush lawn area for the kids to play, and established trees enhancing the tranquil environment. The oversized double garage allows additional space for workshop facilities and connects with a huge under-house storeroom. The wide driveway accommodates parking for a boat, caravan or trailer.
Combining bespoke design, resort-style entertaining and breathtaking views, this remarkable residence promises an exceptional family lifestyle in one of Highton's most picturesque settings.
