A most awe-inspiring combination of contemporary, light-filled spaces and graceful period elegance, this c1937 mansion delivers unrivalled luxury in a location dedicated to family lifestyle. Benefitting from a vast 769m2 allotment (approx.), the home devotes itself to indoor-outdoor poolside enjoyment, at the heart of Melbourne’s prestigious private school belt, with Glenferrie Road’s transport, cafés, restaurants and boutique shopping just paces away.
Set apart from the street by tall fencing and a pristine garden entry, the home’s interiors are welcomed by gleaming limed hardwood floors and stunning period detail. Broad window expanses capture abundant light and garden views by day, while its glamorous scattering of chandeliers, wall sconces, fireplaces and coffered ceilings create a romantic ambience by night.
The home effortlessly caters to relaxed daily living and refined entertaining through a mix of zoned spaces, including gracious lounge and dining rooms and casual family and meals domains. The central hostess kitchen easily serves the masses, dressed in a mélange of contrasting timbers and stones, while fitted with the crème-de-la-crème of appliances and accessories in period style including a wide Ilve cooker and wine cellar.
The sun-splashed, west-facing alfresco spaces extend from the relaxing interiors, providing a summery pool house with kitchenette and powder room beside the heated magnesium mineral pool, while alfresco dining is taken to an extravagant level, including barbecue and pizza oven facilities amid the private gardens.
Four bedrooms are of the lavish size typical of its mansion era, including a luxurious master bedroom with contemporary dressing room and marble ensuite amenities, and a second ensuite-bedroom and a family bathroom. A large home office completes the home with flexibility as a fifth bedroom together with a fourth bathroom, all in the luxury of independently room-controlled ducted heating and refrigerated cooling.
