12 Rasmussen Drive, Templestowe, Vic 3106

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY | Showcasing timeless late mid century modern design, and boasting exquisite uninterrupted views across lush private gardens from every room, this c.1969 residence by renowned architects Chancellor and Patrick offers exceptional quality double brick construction. Impeccably maintained and thoughtfully enhanced by subtle contemporary updates, the single level home is flooded with abundant natural light throughout. Superbly conceived for impressive family entertaining, the residence also includes a heated swimming pool and a self-contained studio with discrete separate access.

Poised on a sweeping corner block, amidst a private and secure full acre of verdant garden grounds, the home is positioned just moments from Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe Village shopping, Westfield Doncaster, The Pines Shopping Centre, and Westerfolds Park. Zoned for both Templestowe Park Primary School and Templestowe College, the home is also set close to buses for access to an array of Melbourne’s finest independent schools.

The generous formal living and dining area features a striking brick open fireplace and inbuilt bar fridge, with full height windows framing truly exceptional panoramic views across verdant landscaped gardens. A spacious separate rumpus room offers a second fireplace and bar fridge, and accommodates an antique full sized billiards table with lighting.

With cleverly concealed sliding doors effortlessly dividing the inviting open plan layout, the home also features a family room and casual dining area with a brick fireplace, clerestory windows, and a lofty cathedral ceiling. The family room flows seamlessly out to an immense sundrenched patio, an additional paved entertainers’ terrace, and a fully filed salt chlorinated / solar heated swimming pool.

Ideally laid out for impressive outdoor entertaining, the terrace overlooks the expansive parkland grounds, with enchanting established gardens offering rolling manicured lawns, meticulously landscaped gardenias and camelias, an array of native flora to attract vibrant birdlife, and European pine, holly and silver birch trees. A magnificent Scottish Elm tree showcases rich seasonal colour, providing dappled shade for outdoor dining in the summer months. The impressive gardens also host approximately a dozen fruit trees, with a dedicated fruit orchard area and a raised vegetable bed.

With gleaming granite benchtops and splashbacks, the updated kitchen comprises a Miele 900mm induction cooktop, two Miele electric wall ovens, a Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, and a breakfast bar for casual meals.

The master bedroom features a large fully-fitted walk-in wardrobe and a skylit private ensuite, while two additi0onal bedrooms are each equipped with built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom offers direct ensuite-effect access to a skylit central bathroom with a separate bathtub, and a separate skylit W/C.

Secluded off the formal living area, a substantial office includes custom inbuilt cabinetry and a desk, and is positioned alongside an additional full bathroom with a frameless glass shower.

Privately positioned on the far side of the swimming pool, a spacious self-contained studio provides exceptional flexibility for larger families, impressive guest accommodation, or for those working from home. The studio includes hardwood floors, a large bedroom / living area, a kitchenette and a full bathroom.

Constructed to exceptionally high standards by a Danish builder, and featuring gas ducted heating and cooling, a dual zoned back-to-base alarm system, three striking brick fireplaces, excellent inbuilt storage, a powered and chilled wine cellar, fully irrigated gardens, original pendant feature lighting, a full laundry with a drying cabinet and direct outdoor access, outdoor garden lighting and a substantial water tank, the property also includes two secure remote gated vehicle entrances, a double carport, and a single lock-up garage with a powered / plumbed workshop and a refrigerated wine cellar.
 
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