SOLD By Miles Real Estate.
Presiding over one of the most elevated, distinguished and scenic positions in Walter Burley Griffin's elite Mount Eagle Estate, this grand two-level residence c1912 stands proudly on a magnificent 3477m2 corner allotment (approx) at a prestigious address with northerly frontage to The Eyrie.
Breathtaking panoramic views sweeping over the Yarra River valley to the mountain ranges beautifully complement the vast botanical grounds and resort-style amenities surrounding this expansive home that cherished by the one family for over 60-years, presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Eaglemont's most exclusive blue-ship setting.
Undulating lawn, ponds, children's 'fairy paths' and specimen trees, along with a tennis court and swimming pool, embrace this solidly-built and light-filled home retaining the enduring character and presence of its era while offering extensive multi-room accommodation perfectly suited to refined family living.
Dual driveways, a porte-cochere and a wide entrance porch introduce an inviting interior of significant scale, originality and flexibility. A reception hall leads the way to a ground-floor layout featuring a fireside living room (seated bow bay window), glorious dining room (marble fireplace), family lounge room (French doors) and an executive study, with tapestry brick fireplaces in multiple rooms.
Further is a large bedroom with a seated box bay window and built-in robes, an exquisite mosaic-tiled central bathroom and a stunning, brand-new gourmet kitchen and meals area on beautiful timber flooring boasting European stainless-steel appliances, dual-dishwasher and a stone-topped waterfall breakfast island.
First-floor accommodation comprises of up to five spacious bedrooms complemented by an additional lounge/retreat with amazing ranges views and a family bathroom with its outlook to the city skyline confirming the home's superior position and unrivalled elevation.
At the rear, a separate two-room studio with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom offers excellent flexibility as a self-contained guest or teen retreat, independent granny flat or a private home office.
Alfresco entertaining is an absolute pleasure with a large solar-heated pool and spa amid a paved garden-set terrace and a N/S mod-grass, floodlit tennis court of championship proportions, while a huge sub-floor wine cellar is perfect for the connoisseur, and appreciative guests!
Additional attributes include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system, separate laundry with an extra bathroom, barn-style workshop and storeroom, garden utility courtyard and an abundance of off-street parking.
At the upper echelon of Eaglemont's tightly held real estate, this landmark hillcrest corner property with its far-reaching vistas stands alone as one of the area's greats with inspiring potential to further improve.
An extraordinarily rare opening for a discerning family close to primary and grammar schools, Eaglemont Village cafes and train station, boutique Ivanhoe shopping, the Burgundy Street precinct and Austin Hospital, along with Albert Jones Reserve.
