DILKUSH c.1920 is a landmark four-bedroom, five-bathroom generational family residence that spans three luxurious levels on 835sqm in the prestigious Dorrington heritage precinct. Meticulously restored and extended by its builder-owner for his own family, its one-of-a-kind proportions (50sq plus) combine gracious period originality, state of the art contemporary function and expert craftsmanship in a forever family residence designed for luxury living and exceptional entertaining against a never to be built out backdrop of sweeping north-facing valley views.
Key Features:
Early showpiece of the prestigious Dorrington Estate precinct
Malvern end of Glen Iris
Meticulously restored, rebuilt & extended builder's own family home
Restored original features carried through in expansive modern proportions
Four-bedroom, five-bathroom accommodation over three luxurious levels
North facing rear featuring never to be built out valley views
Private ground floor main bedroom suite (study, robe/dressing, ensuite)
All new electrical including security cameras
All new plumbing including new sewerage & storm water piping
Multiple living and entertaining areas, gym, THX home theatre
Custom entertainer's kitchen featuring premium Miele appliances
Large valley view covered terrace with built-in BBQ, drinks fridge, café blind
Gas & Solar heated mosaic-tiled pool
Extensively equipped external entertaining facilities
3 upstairs bedrooms, one with ensuite, sharing retreat, balcony, bathroom
Original decorative ceilings, leadlight windows and open fireplaces
Multi zoned heating/ refrigerated air conditioning, supplementary split systems
Full Commercial double glazing, custom 2pac cabinetry, extensive built-in storage
Hardwood timber and polished concrete floors, landscaped easy care gardens
Family-sized laundry with chute
Internally accessed under-house workshop with timber floor, storage
Deep drive with turning areas, remote 4 car garage, additional parking
Easy walk to trams, trains, parkland and leading private schools
Kept entirely private behind a high-fenced frontage, its richly evocative façade retains all the grace of its era. Inside, exquisitely renovated interiors reveal an uncompromising commitment to quality and a deep respect for the home's singular character. Generous original rooms have been painstakingly rebuilt or restored, preserving their decorative ceilings, leadlight windows and fireplaces, before flowing into an expansive contemporary extension arranged over three levels against the spectacular northern backdrop.
A wonderfully wide entrance foyer, distinguished by original plate racks and a beautiful leadlight arched doorway, introduces an intelligent sequence of living spaces designed to accommodate everything from quiet family time to grand-scale entertaining. Generous formal living and dining rooms feature high decorative ceilings, leadlight windows and original fireplaces. while adjoining open-plan living and dining areas extend across the entire rear of the home. At the centre, a custom-designed entertainer's kitchen combines stone surfaces, premium Miele appliances, extensive storage and refined 2pac cabinetry. Broad glazing draws northern light and valley views into the living areas, while four sets of French doors unfold to a substantial undercover terrace with built-in barbecue, drinks fridge and retractable café blindan unforgettable, elevated setting for year-round dining, relaxed gatherings or milestone celebrations.
The lower level elevates entertaining to another scale. A gym, THX-home theatre and bathroom accompany an expansive undercover alfresco domain overlooking the palm-fringed, glass-fenced heated pool and private rear garden. An integrated sound system and disco lighting create a brilliantly equipped setting for family recreation, children's parties and celebrations of virtually any size.
Upstairs, a light-filled retreat, broad valley-view balcony and hotel-style bathroom with double vanity form a superbly independent children's domain. Three generous bedrooms feature excellent walk-in or built-in robes/ storage, including one with its own ensuite. Privately zoned on the ground floor, the main bedroom is conceived as a luxurious retreat with its own sitting area, clever study/home office, an extensively fitted walk-in robe and a spacious skylit ensuite.
Further appointments include a ground-floor bathroom, an internally accessed under-house workshop with timber flooring and extensive storage, multi zoned heating and refrigerated air conditioning, additional split-system cooling, full commercial-grade double glazing, hardwood timber and polished concrete floors, high ceilings, tall skirting boards and detailed cornice work. Solar panels, fully landscaped low-maintenance gardens and a deep driveway with turning areas, a remote four-car garage and additional off-street parking complete this exceptional family environment.
