It could hardly be said that this exceptional landmark property, at the gateway to the beautiful Yarra Valley, hides its light under a bushel, however it’s true grandeur is only revealed beyond a box and gardenia lined driveway culminating at an imposing forecourt encircling a magnificent fountain. As much an astonishing entertainer with French Provincial sensibility, proportioned to embrace guests and visiting relatives, as a breathtaking home highlighted by the functional versatility suited to a modern family lifestyle.
Framed by an exquisite botanical oasis on five glorious acres (approx.), wrought iron doors open to a double height entrance, complementing the elegant balustrade of the sculptural staircase. Clever design and custom-built quality promote optimal entertaining indoors or out, relaxed space for memorable family gatherings and the serene privacy of five luxurious bedrooms and four opulent bathrooms. Formal living room and study, sit either side of the palatial entrance hall capturing a breathtaking garden vista past the expansive casual living, dining and kitchen. The versatility of the layout provides the option of using the formal living room as a study with the study making a sixth bedroom.
The ready convenience of a butler’s pantry completes the designer appeal of the provincial kitchen, showcasing stone surfaces, two Shaws farmhouse sinks, gorgeous Belling range, Bosch dishwasher and servery window to outdoor entertaining areas. A vast al fresco area and soaring double height atrium, both with magnificent views, provide year-round garden enjoyment. The butler’s pantry complete with Ilve 900mm oven, leads to a fully fitted laundry/boot room and through to a bathroom where you can wash off after work or a day in the garden.
Dubbed ‘the west wing’ and housing three luxurious family bedrooms, one with ensuite and walk in robe, and two sharing a lavish bathroom and dressing room, along with children’s lounge/playroom. A sumptuous suite takes up the entire upper floor providing master bedroom, dressing room of your dreams and opulent double vanity spa ensuite bathroom with large shower and separate toilet. Sip a glass of bubbles from the kitchenette/bar while admiring the garden view from the vast parent’s retreat opening to the atrium. An equally stunning second bedroom on this level, provides a nursery or guest accommodation with both bedrooms opening to a sunny balcony and glorious views.
Host friends for drinks in the lower-level bar where polished concrete floors, brick walls and reclaimed red gum from the Jan Juc bridge, employed in the 7m bar and two benches with uprights from Sydney Harbour, provide an industrial edge. Built in storage, drinks fridge, dishwasher, oven and microwave along with wine cellar, add further appeal. Throw open dual sliders to the Kakadu slate terrace and warm yourself before the bespoke hanging firepit with mini trainline and carriage holding firewood or cool off in the solar inground pool. Enjoy family movie nights in the home cinema, large enough to seat twelve, there’s also a gym, craft area, powder room and storage room.
Described as paradise, the all-seasons garden showcases established trees, green expanses of lawn and lush garden beds. Follow a brick pathway past the dam and over an arched bridge, take in garden views from the slate paved pergola, potter in the utility shed and vegie garden with plenty of shedding and three double garages, two oversized and under roofline, along with a gardener’s office with shower, toilet and kitchenette.
Further highlights include three phase power, ducted heating, four zoned ducted refrigerated air conditioning, split systems, coonara in the atrium and ceiling fans. Minutes from private and public schooling and Lilydale train station, Marketplace shopping centre, wineries and restaurants of the Yarra Valley and just a little further to Ringwood, Eastland, Eastlink and the city beyond.
Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent.
