Named after the original owner in 1905, “Caroline” is an elegantly refined, architecturally extended family home positively steeped in history.
Lovingly preserved and enhanced period elements honour the heritage provenance of a property clearly built to impress, with vibrant stained glass leadlight, colourful rectangular window glazing, ornate fretwork, Federation fireplaces, and soaring decorative ceilings looking as fresh as they did a century ago.
Situated on a 719sqm (approx.) corner block and framed by manicured hedges, the property is prefaced by an immaculately landscaped garden and wrap around verandah with gorgeous, tessellated tiles.
A wide central hallway, lined with burnished Baltic pine floors, is flanked by three bedrooms, each providing BIR’s and fireplaces, two with built-in desks and shelving, serviced by a massive family bathroom containing stand-alone soaker tub, dual vanity and walk-in shower. The main bedroom, well located at the rear of the home, features capacious BIR’s, ensuite (shower, dual vanity) and stacker door access to the alfresco.
Distinct living zones cater to both serious entertainers and families at all life stages, with a grand dining room and adjoining formal lounge, ahead of the spacious family/meals equipped with in-built TV unit and shelving, extended banquette seating with bank of hidden storage, and full-height stacker doors extending onto the poolside alfresco.
A showcase kitchen will dazzle the home chef, with its expansive island/breakfast bar, deep pantry, plethora of storage cabinetry, premium appliances (900mm gas cooktop, Neff pyrolytic convection & combination wall ovens, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher). To the side, a butler’s pantry also houses a discreet euro laundry with door out to the clothesline area.
Outside, a fully fenced gas/solar heated pool guarantees summer fun, with a vine covered gas plumbed BBQ deck lending a distinctly Tuscan aesthetic.
Enhancements include extensive travertine wall and floor tiles, Calcutta marble counters, designer window furnishings, electric blinds, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling and split system air conditioning.
Off-street parking for 2-3 cars, low-maintenance established gardens, plus garden shed, complete a home remarkable for its ability to preserve the era while delivering on contemporary liveability.
Close to local cafes, shopping precincts and choice of bus routes, it also offers easy access to a range of schools, kinder/childcare facilities, Mt Alexander Road trams and the convenience of Essendon Station.
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