1 Henley Street, Balwyn, Vic 3103

VIP Open Wednesday 23 October 6.00pm to 6.30pm

Inspired by the traditions of French Provincial design and masterfully curated by the award-winning Phillip Mannerheim, this extraordinary, custom-built, six bedroom, five bathroom plus home office residence is stunningly appointed and presented in as new condition, all within the highly coveted zone for Balwyn High School. Rising grandly above its Paul Bangay designed gardens, the home is lavishly organised over three elevator-connected levels of bold family luxury.

Set under soaring ceilings with rich Jarrah flooring and solid timber internal doors, the home is regally styled as it flows to a breath-taking open-plan rear. Appointed with marble benches and a suite of Miele and Ilve appliances, the kitchen caters to gourmet cooking with a fully closable Butler’s Kitchen, plus there is an effortless flow to sun-drenched sandstone entertaining – partly undercover with a full outdoor kitchen – and a swimming pool that benefits from both solar and gas heating.

Families are sure to cherish the spaces offered by a formal lounge, separate dining, upstairs living and a fully sound-proofed home cinema, as well as a gymnasium and a Wine Guardian temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting room. Offering two main bedrooms – each with fully-tiled marble ensuites and dressing rooms – and a third bedroom with ensuite and semi-ensuite access for another two bedrooms, the home offers luxury accommodation for the entire family as well as a sixth bedroom works well as a possible nursery. Further highlights include a six-car garage in the basement, app-controlled smart home technology, a monitored alarm, central and zoned heating and air conditioning.

This is a premium family pocket near Whitehorse Road’s popular shopping, café and dining strip, cinemas and city-bound trams that can offer easy access to elite private schools.