One of the district's finest family homes, embracing a prestigious park side address in the heart of Princes Hill. This magnificent residence has been transformed into a landmark family home with a cleverly designed extension by architect Robert Simeoni. A successful fusion of Victorian grandeur and minimalist contemporary style, catering for modern day luxury with vast indoor-outdoor living/entertaining spaces including self-contained accommodation and a relaxing pool setting.
Boasting a substantial north/west allotment of approx 604.5m2 with a second street frontage (Bagung Lane), this alluring double-fronted masterpiece reveals a breathtaking lattice façade with a slate roof, framed by a gorgeous front & rear landscaped gardens. Dressed in soaring ceilings with rosettes and refurbished floorboards, the front of the home has an opulent stained glass entry revealing two huge bedrooms with extensive built-in robes, a separate study, an elegant formal lounge (or bedroom) with a marble fireplace, and sleek Calacutta marble twin bathroom with a bath, shower and guest powder room, all set off the wide arched hallway.
Further on is an inviting living zone with a home bar, a dedicated home office, an enormous Calacutta marble entertainer's kitchen with Miele fixtures (two ovens, induction cooktop, dishwasher), a Liebherr fridge and two freezers, butler's pantry and custom cabinetry, and a superb adjacent dining area.
The entire first floor is occupied by a sumptuous master retreat. It offers an open plan bedroom and lavish Calacutta marble twin ensuite with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and separate w/c, massive dressing room/retreat and sun-soaked private terrace with city views.
Portuguese limestone floors flow seamlessly onto a marvellous wraparound terrace, solar-heated magnesium pool with a retractable cover, and barbeque area. Complete with its own access, the self-contained studio has a living area with a gas kitchenette, modern bathroom and spacious 1st floor bedroom.
Features include a cellar, zoned ducted heating/cooling, hydronic heating, a 14,000L water tank, video intercom, a security system and an automatic double garage with a w/c, accessed from Bagung Lane. This incredible property is placed strolling distance to Princes Park, leafy Royal Park and city trams, close to Rathdowne Village, Barkly Square and Melbourne University, and zoned for Princes Hill Primary School and Princes Hill Secondary College.
A beautiful family domain ready for living & entertaining for many years to come!
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