Commanding an elevated 1,110sqm (approx.) allotment behind ornate wrought-iron gate, this distinguished double storey Georgian inspired residence stands as one of Balwyn North's most compelling opportunities in years, a rare confluence of land, location, and limitless potential.
Dressed in rendered brick with heritage sash windows, climbing ivy, and a cobblestone driveway framed by established canopy trees, the home announces itself with quiet authority. This is architecture that speaks of permanence, Georgian in proportion, gracious in scale, and deeply evocative of the golden era of Melbourne's finest suburban estates. Notably, the property carries no heritage overlay, affording its next custodian genuine freedom to reimagine, extend, or rebuild without the constraints that so often accompany homes of this character and era.
Inside, the generous floorplan unfolds across two levels. The grand formal living room, anchored by an ornate marble fireplace and bathed in northern light through full-height sash windows, sets the tone for the scale and character that defines this home. A separate formal dining room, a private home office with garden outlook, and a spacious family kitchen with meals area complete the ground floor, alongside a double garage and abundant storage. The family room is fitted with a Daikin split system, ensuring year-round comfort for everyday living. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms are served by two bathrooms, including a master suite of impressive proportions, also appointed with a Daikin split system for effortless climate control.
Beyond the home, a private rear garden of remarkable depth and seclusion awaits, a vine draped arbor framed by mature specimen trees and lush, established greenery creates multiple entertaining terraces with an almost European sense of enclosure and calm.
For the discerning family, this is a home ready to be loved as is, a well preserved character residence of genuine warmth and substance. For the visionary renovator, the bones, scale, and position present an extraordinary canvas. And for the astute developer or builder, 1,110sqm elevated in one of Melbourne's most tightly-held school zones, free of any heritage overlay, speaks for itself.
Positioned in the coveted Balwyn High School Zone and moments from the finest amenities of Whitehorse Road, Greythorn shops, and Kew's prestigious private schools, the address alone is worth the conversation.
Move in. Reimagine. Rebuild. The choice is yours, but opportunities like this rarely wait.
Inspect and be captivated.
