With a glorious past and a magnificent future, this exceptional Victorian home on 604 sqm is offered for the first time in decades in the prized McKinnon Secondary College zone.
A fine example of Victorian architecture, this superb four-bedroom home retains the beauty and character of its heritage that offers wonderful liveability today. It is impossible not to fall in love with its period elegance and the exciting potential it presents to add your own special touch through future enhancement.
The home greets you with a wraparound verandah overlooking a lush private gardenperfect for relaxing among birdsong and leafy hedging. Upon entry, soaring four-metre ceilings and a wide hallway adorned with original timber floorboards set an elegant tone. The formal living room greets you to the right, featuring a marble fireplace, an ornate glass chandelier, a ceiling rose, and large windows that flood the space with natural light showcasing authentic Victorian character.
The accommodation includes a main bedroom that is a true beauty, with a fireplace and double doors opening to the charming verandah, plus built-in robes and an ensuite. Two additional bedrooms offer built-in robes and fireplaces, while the fourth is accessed through a library and study area, creating a private retreat or home office.
At the rear, the informal living area is the heart of the home, flowing into the kitchen and meals area with a leafy green outlook.
With ducted heating and air conditioning throughout, three car spaces, two bathrooms, and a laundry, the home offers complete comfort and functionality. A garden shed provides extra storage.
The location delivers an effortless lifestyle of convenience. Perfectly positioned in the sought-after McKinnon Secondary College zone, the property sits just a street back from Centre Road's vibrant strip of cafes, restaurants, wine bars, and shopping. Bentleigh train station is an easy walk away, while Allnutt Park and Hodgson Reserve offer green spaces nearby. It's wonderfully quiet yet minutes from everything, including McKinnon Village and one of Melbourne's top school zones.
A rare opportunity to secure a family home where you can plant roots, embrace Victorian elegance, and create your own chapter in this home's magnificent story.