Masterfully reinvented with a spectacular extension and renovation, 'Mabele' is a magnificent c1910 family home that caters for luxury living in a coveted boulevard position at the leafy top end of Carlton North. A visionary balance of sympathetic luxury and historic grandeur, it has been exquisitely crafted for indoor-outdoor entertaining across a vast double storey layout with considered finishes plus the bonus of a large separate studio/teenage retreat with generous garaging and ROW access. A landmark northside sanctuary with a glorious west aspect, it will appeal to growing or downsizing families and discerning professionals alike.
Embracing a beautiful established garden setting on its grand allotment of 492.64m2 approx, the gracious tuckpointed façade and leadlight entry welcomes with soaring ceilings and a splendid arched hallway. Hardwood floors flow into a huge living and dining area, drenched in light at the back. Finished in super-white honed stone benchtops, a state-of-the-art kitchen has two 900mm ovens, a Wolf gas cooktop, Miele dishwasher, extensive bespoke cabinetry and a breakfast bar.
Towering glass doors afford a seamless transition to the impressive alfresco deck with a built-in barbeque and Vergola roof, tailored for alfresco entertaining on a grand scale. Complete with a putting green, the lush surrounds provide abundant peace and privacy.
Accommodation on the ground floor incorporates a king sized master bedroom with a deluxe walk-through robe and stunning twin ensuite, plus a spacious second bedroom with built-in robes and its own lavish ensuite. Upstairs is an enormous optional master retreat (or second living zone), which has a sitting area, study zone, built-in robes and plush ensuite with a bath and shower.
The oversized remote-control double garage boasts convenient laneway access and a superb first floor studio with a contemporary bathroom, which could be configured as a teen retreat, home office or extra guest bedroom accommodation.
Features include a downstairs powder room, separate laundry with great storage, an alarm system, hydronic heating, heated towel rails, Velux skylights, motorised blinds, under-stair storage and a garden watering system and plumbing provisions for a kitchen in the separate studio/teenage retreat. Ideally situated, this extraordinary home is walking distance from Rathdowne Village, Lygon Street restaurants, CBD trams, Princes Park and fantastic schools.
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