Grandeur, privacy and exceptional security encapsulate this distinguished freestanding manor designed by renowned Nicholas Day Architects, showcasing true family decadence with unmatched proportions, tucked within the exclusive Harcourt Estate on the doorstep of Melbourne's private school belt. Doubled fronted and set amongst landscaped surrounds, soaring proportions, chevron oak floors and a striking curved staircase featuring a leadlight dome skylight sets the scene for opulent family living. Zoned functionality beneath high ceilings comprise a formal living room with gas fireplace, whilst a formal dining room and secondary open plan living/dining domain both connect to undercover alfresco entertaining through bi-fold doors, featuring beautifully crafted display cabinetry inside, and a built in barbeque within the private courtyard for year-round enjoyment. An oversized, marble island kitchen with breakfast bar provides endless storage, integrated Miele appliances including a coffee machine and combi oven, plus an additional cooktop and microwave within a butler's pantry. All six bedrooms comprise a luxe stone ensuite and built in/walk in robes, including a primary suite with its own dressing room and double vanity ensuite with freestanding bath, accessing a rooftop terrace shared between the fifth bedroom. Additional features include a commodious home cinema room with in built projector, powder room, laundry, video intercom, CCTV, central heating/cooling, chandeliers, double garage with storage room and off street parking within automatic gates. Walking distance to Auburn Primary School, Carey, Preshil, MLC and Ruyton Girls' School, moments from Trinity College, Xavier College, Camberwell Girls' Grammar School and Camberwell Grammar School, as well as Auburn station and Auburn Village shops and cafes, Glenferrie Road trams and entertainment and myriad local parks.