Commanding an elevated position above the street and surrounded by beautifully established gardens, this impressive contemporary residence captures breathtaking native treetop vistas and offers an expansive, light-filled floorplan designed for effortless family living and entertaining.
A grand entrance foyer introduces an elegant formal living and dining room, complete with a feature wall-mounted fireplace and tranquil leafy outlooks. Adjacent, a private timber deck and tranquil fishpond are framed by a magnificent Japanese maple, providing spectacular seasonal colour.
At the heart of the home, a sun-drenched open-plan family and dining area enjoys north-facing conservatory windows that flood the space with natural light. The stylish contemporary kitchen showcases thick stone waterfall benchtops and premium Smeg stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, electric oven and 900mm six-burner gas cooktop.
Perfect for entertaining, the rear rumpus and media room features a wet bar and opens seamlessly to an expansive alfresco terrace with a built-in barbecue. Beyond, the landscaped backyard offers generous lawn areas, terraced gardens, a greenhouse, and a fully enclosed vegetable garden with eight irrigated raised beds.
Privately positioned upstairs, the oversized main suite is a luxurious retreat featuring a sitting area, a fully fitted walk-in wardrobe and an elegant fully tiled ensuite with twin stone vanity, frameless glass shower and heated towel rail. Three additional bedrooms each include fully fitted mirrored built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a beautifully appointed family bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiling, twin vanity, frameless walk-in shower, heated towel rail and separate powder room.
A spacious home office or fifth bedroom is conveniently located on the lower level alongside a second family bathroom with full-sized bathtub, separate WC and a stone-finished laundry with direct outdoor access.
Renovated to an exceptional standard, the home is appointed with triple-glazed aluminium-framed windows and doors with thermal breaks, a 24-panel solar system with 5kW inverter, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, LED lighting, ceiling fans to all bedrooms, Bosch security alarm, security screen doors and extensive thermal and acoustic insulation throughout.
Additional highlights include outstanding under-house storage with a powered cellar, a substantial 37sqm tradesperson's garage with built-in shelving, 2.4m door clearance and space for vehicles up to 6.5 metres in length, plus three rainwater tanks with a combined 8,500-litre capacity servicing an automated irrigation system. A powered garden shed/workshop with verandah further enhances the property's versatility.
Adding warmth and character are thoughtfully incorporated reclaimed timbers from three historic local sites, including 80-year-old Messmate hardwood flooring and custom cabinetry crafted from 150-year-old Jarrah and 100-year-old Red Gum. Australian-made Sussex tapware and premium glazed porcelain tiles from Southern Cross Ceramics complete the home's exceptional level of quality.
Ideally located in a peaceful leafy street just metres from Diamond Creek Trail, Edenvale Community Environment Farm and public transport, the home is moments from Eltham North Adventure Playground, Eltham Station, local cafés and shopping, and is zoned close to excellent schools including Eltham North Primary School, St Helena Secondary College, Holy Trinity Primary School, Catholic Ladies' College and Eltham College.
