This impeccably presented home is tucked away in Dunalister Park, a community of garden-lined allotments with views of Mt Dandenong and the Dandenong Ranges. The estate's original Edwardian residence, 'Chantecler', features gardens designed by Edna Walling, an influential 20th century garden designer. The gardens are one of this area’s best kept secrets, tucked away on only a handful of select properties in Victoria. The home’s superb heritage detail has been mindfully maintained with all new refurbishments including a fully renovated guest cottage, completely new baths, and extensive home art studio/office space. This magical property captures the gentile aesthetic of an English country home, yet also a distinguished European flair.
Reflecting Edna Walling’s signature style, the stone paths and retaining walls are echoed throughout the garden’s meandering pathways, retaining walls, and resplendent detail. The roses might just steal the show with over eighty at last count. While this home feels secluded and private, it is only minutes from Croydon North local shops, the vibrancy of Croydon eateries, shopping, and a new train station. There are exemplary public and private school options close by including Good Shepard Primary, Luther College, Yarra Valley Grammar, along with Billanook College and Oxley College.
There is a magical soul here, hinting at French flavour with wrought iron balustrade and delicate brass pendants. Historic milkglass pendants are featured in the kitchen and living areas; original 1930’s antiques carefully restored with updated wiring. Three metre high ceilings throughout the home, along with carefully selected wallpapers and floorings give the spaces a unique and elegant European feel. Inviting a quality family lifestyle, there is an exquisite showcase of large double hung and picture windows, decorative cornice, ceiling roses and newly polished original floorboards. The updated details add a sense of providence, complementing grand formal rooms and casual living spaces.
Dubbed the ‘Great Room’, and deservedly so, luxurious Axminster carpet gives comfort underfoot, while voluminous proportions are highlighted by picture rails and box bay windows. This home has an abundance of natural light with garden views from every room.
The formal dining room features a De Gourney-style chinoiserie wallpaper mirroring the greenery of the garden. This offers a transcendent experience for homeowner and guest alike. Enjoy drinks and an extraordinary view to the ranges on the Southern style veranda before withdrawing for formal dinner parties or the most lavish of family meals.
A garden room feel to the casual dining room at the back of the home includes a magnificent Falcon range appointed kitchen. This room features windows out to the rose garden and is the perfect space for more relaxed meals. Traditional cabinetry, a Shaws double farmhouse sink, and beautiful English brass tapware complete the kitchen. Storage is abundant with walk-in pantry and matching cabinet doors to a massive pantry cupboard. Offering a cohesive design, the cabinetry, Shaws sinks and brass tapware are repeated in the laundry and cottage kitchen. Light-drenched picture window views highlight an expansive fireplace appointed family room atop newly polished floors.
All four baths are coordinated with classic black and white tile, pedestal sinks, and a marble topped double vanity in the first floor bathroom. All three first-floor bedrooms overlook different sections of the garden, including one highlighted by wide window bench seating. Enjoying the serenity and privacy of ground floor position, the master retreat is luxuriously appointed with double walk-in robes.
A stone paved outdoor area and vast lawn afford play space with zipline and trampoline for children and room for furkids, along with a vast custom-built chicken coop with cupola and extensive enclosed runs. Double French doors access the dedicated office/studio. Built-in custom cabinetry delivers storage options aplenty, along with built-in desks and large central bench. Stairway access to a workshop and original storage cupboards lend themselves as the perfect wine cellar and/or ample storage space.
Separately metred and offering income potential, the delightful one-bedroom cottage has undergone extensive renovations with coordinating kitchen/living room and classic black and white bathroom. The cottage serves as an extension of the main home in both style and detail.
Additional features adding everyday comfort include Coonara wood heater in the kitchen/meals, gas coal fire to the family room and two car garage and carport
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