Gracing a magnificent garden allotment spanning a vast 1,822sqm approx. with a wide frontage and circular driveway. A rare opportunity to secure such a large allotment in the Sackville Ward. Set well back, "Walden" is an impressive brick period family residence built on a grand scale with proportions typical of its era. Lending itself perfectly for new renovations, updating and possible extending or adding a pool (STCA), capitalising on the preferred northern-rear aspect. Enviably located in the prized Sackville Ward, arguably one of Boroondara's most prestigious and desirable residential areas, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a property of such extraordinary scale and future lifestyle benefits.
The interior over two levels features subtle period attributes including timber fretwork, bay windows, coloured leadlight glass, decorative ceilings and cornices. A wide entrance hall with polished hardwood floors flows to a main bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite, a formal sitting room and adjoining dining room; through to a stylish kitchen with a WIP and premium quality stainless steel appliances. A downstairs bedroom, second living room, study or home office, alongside a bathroom/laundry and generous family room opening to a paved outdoor entertaining area in an expansive rear garden. A further two large bedrooms are situated upstairs with a front balcony. Other features of this family residence include security cameras, ducted heating, OFPs (sitting and dining rooms), R/C air conditioners (upstairs), external toilet, greenhouse, a remote garage and loads of off-street parking.
The Sackville Ward is renowned for its convenient lifestyle location, within walking distance of several of Melbourne's finest schools. Moments from the highly regarded Balwyn, Kew or Camberwell Junction and Deepdene shopping amenities plus the Balwyn Cinema. Near parklands including the Outer Circle trails, public transport options and easy access to the Eastern Freeway for travel to the CBD, Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula.
