Magnificent Showpiece with Palatial Proportions - $1000000

Description

Sale by SET DATE 29/9/2009 We all recognise that Templestowe is the home of large prestigious properties ... but few exhibit this extraordinary palatial character, grand-scale dimension and multi-generational versatility. Within this vast grandeur-of-space that oversees the entire neighbourhood through enormous picture-windows, you'll feel an empowering sense of success - your home is your palace! CROWNING ornate 3-metre ceilings, EXPANSIVE marble floors, IMMENSE living rooms integrating seamlessly with each other, 5 KING-SIZED bedrooms and study, plus separate SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT with individual street-entrance that's ideal for extended family, overseas house-guests or working from home in privacy ... this space and versatility is unprecedented. While this is undoubtedly an entertainers' showpiece, it's just as much a proud family home with the X-factor! At street level, you'll enjoy the ambience of a glamorous marble fireplace, 3 huge living areas with formal and casual flexibility, glossy modern kitchen with black-granite benchtops, spacious executive study. A broad majestic staircase elevates you to an enormous rumpus with spectacular outlook, large family-bathroom accessorised with granite, 5 magnificent bedrooms including humungous master-retreat with private balcony and luxurious granite spa-ensuite. Inclusions: self-contained ground-floor apartment with private entrance, kitchen and bathroom; north-facing alfresco paving; huge under-house storage; ducted heating, refrigerated cooling and vacuum; security alarm; remote-controlled garage with internal access. Positioned with views over a pretty park/playground and within moments to scenic Ruffey Lake Park, you'll enjoy the family pleasures of this peaceful precinct, without being slave to a high-maintenance block. Tremendous access for city commuters via freeway; handy to exclusive schools and world-class shopping.