Prestige Lifestyle With Elegance - $1400000

Description

A formidable home by anyone's standards. Set on 776 sqm approx. this proud and dignified residence lives and breathes luxuriant character, splendid originality and attention to the finer detail. Crowned by soaring ceilings individualised by ornate hand-painted cornices, the home presents you with a unique and unpredictable floorplan that exudes practicality and comfort. Beyond its gated facade of rich render, landscaped gardens and circular driveway with dual entrances, its large entrance hall steps down into a formal living room graced with high recessed ceilings, elegant drapes, gas log fireplace and imported Italian chandeliers. The formal dining room opens into the spacious casual zone which incorporates informal dining space; sunken family/rumpus with feature window seat and Coonara-style heater; and the sleekest of super-sized kitchens displaying an eye-catching blend of white Emporite cabinetry, high-gloss Granite benchtops and splashbacks, insinkerator and first-class Miele steel appliances. Blending practicality with intrigue, the upper-level 4-bedroom design includes a separate wing with retreat-style sitting room servicing 2 of the 4 bedrooms - ideal for children and teens requiring they own personal space and privacy. The upper-level also boasts a large spa-bathroom with lead-light features; and master suite with dressing room and ensuite with extra-large shower. The home flows out naturally to the rear of this full family-sized block, delivering a large covered outdoor entertaining area and lovely level lawned backyard. Executive-style appointments include study; guests' marble powder room; ducted heating, evaporative cooling and vacuum; refrigerated air conditioning; intercom and alarm; double remote controlled garage with 2 adjoining cellar-style rooms. The appeal of this polished home is accentuated further by its prestigious location within the Balwyn High School Zone, with comfortable and easy reach of buses and trams, school and kinder, local shopping, parks, Balwyn Leisure Centre, and of course, the Eastern Freeway.