This showpiece must be inspected to be appreciated! Classic style, grand proportions and a superb restoration highlights this magnificent Victorian property. Clever in its use of ICI Hush glass in all windows and glazed doors to ensure whisper quiet interiors, this three bedroom home presses all the artisan buttons. Arteveneta 1880's French oak dressing room and cabinets and two marbled bathrooms, plus powder room, home office/study is a further combination of chic styling. The Gourmet Centre - kitchen and dining area - is a knock out, designed for extravagant entertaining, it boasts a French cast iron Paul Bocuse oven and European stone and porcelain throughout. An antipasto bar, vast open living area with stacker doors to a secluded backyard garden with terrazzo-tiled entertaining area, wood-fired pizza oven, outdoor spa, double garage and three additional car parks complete the picture. Plus hydronic heating in every room, and seven split-system a/c, handmade lighting, plantation shutters, plus an attic room in the famous upstairs tower. The aesthetics of this home stops traffic! Three kilometres to the city and restaurants just around the corner, this is an opportunity to indulge in the ultimate lifestyle. Suits buyers who like to be surrounded by sheer beauty. Described in The Age, "this towered Italianate Victorian is something else...a shimmering red-brick beauty brought back to life by a meticulous, masterful restoration...one of the best known houses on this side of town" Arguably the regions finest restoration, and amazing value considering the $1M + renovation!
