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A perfect marriage of Art deco and Spanish mission character with a modern contemporary poise, in McKinnon's most exclusive pockets, and in the coveted McKinnon school Zone.
This renown double brick home, situated on the famous top of McKinnon Hill was designed and built by the Master Architect and builder, Sydney Leslie Nicholls, who built the McKinnon Village.
With highest quality and precision, this unique design, Circa 1929 Art Deco Spanish mission Hollywood inspired Californian grand design is ready to view.
Sydney Leslie Nicholls inspired by the Spanish style architecture of the "Spanish Eclectic/Revival", designed this home overlooking Allnutt park from the McKinnon Hill in a Residential first. Built with a grand inspired mansion in mind, this home was not spared a single expense in its architectural detail.
Character meets contemporary in this naturally flowing layout, with prominent archways on windows, doorways, and colonnades. Multi-paned Leadlight 'cubic' glass windows, stucco render walls, and terracotta Ochre- coloured 'Spanish' tile roofing. Intricate ceiling detailing, and twisted "barley sugar" columns on fireplaces and foyer entry.
Renovated to perfection in 2022, the house was extended and kept its slick Art Deco style of metal glass doors, and arch windows, intricate ceilings and plenty of natural light.
A total of 4 bedrooms are available, with the ground floor's grand entry, formal dining and lounge with fireplaces.
A new gourmet kitchen featuring a reinvention of the classic Spanish Mission style Kitchen with Cranberry colour Falcon stove place under an archway with Italian tiles. Unique steel door pantry, Copper Californian sink, and stone benchtops is smartly adjacent to an opulent design living and dining area, that flows through the double 180-degree doors to the outside northern orientation. This kitchen was a chosen feature in a design magazine.
Designer rounded stairwell with wrought iron balustrade is simply impressive and its beautifully integrated into the family area. A private study/home office leads to an elevated master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe that leads to a spacious master ensuite, featured in a home design magazine, that has a unique double shower. The spacious parent's retreat overlooks the Dandenong's and city skyline.
Retaining the period details, featuring great flexibility, and modern finishes have been added including: hydronic heating, plantation shutters, Inverter air-conditioning throughout. A mixed combination of hardwood floors, Italian Terrazzo floors and soft carpet provides great warmth to this home.
The back yard, preserving the Mediterranean atmosphere, comes with a fountain, Spanish concrete/terrazzo tiling, maturing fruit trees and designed to entertain and enjoy the summer nights.
This uniquely inspired residence very hard to find in Melbourne's Metropolitan is complete with a short stroll to McKinnon Train station, Allnut, and Wattle hidden parks. Ormond Primary and the McKinnon secondary completes your child's education needs. Mckinnon village is easily accessible for Sunday brunch, and idyllic latte. Supermarket and specialty shops are available at Centre Road. Life's highest rewards are at your fingertips.
Providing potential rental of $1400p.w, this home can provide a great return on investment for now and the future.
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