Renowned Grace Park Estate prestige resonates throughout every elegantly articulated element of this magnificent and impressive five bedroom and study family residence, commanding a prime position in one of Melbourne’s tightly held and coveted dress-circle locations. Crafted in 1912, a superb Edwardian period profile set on 989 sqm approx. amongst landscaped gardens, precedes an extensive two-level interior and sun-filled rear swimming pool oasis, that is impeccably enhanced and maintained presenting an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. This first-class family home near excellent private schools and Glenferrie Road attractions, delivers an exceptional blend of original heritage character and sympathetically curated luxury. Exquisite leadlight and high ceilings, including a pressed metal ceiling, sets an immediate tone of gracious sophistication in a glorious formal sitting room with a marble fireplace and bow bay window. Also capturing brilliant north light on the ground-floor is a large main bedroom including bespoke built-in robes and a beautiful marble-lined ensuite tailored with The English Tapware Company and Villeroy & Boch accoutrements. Further is a grand dining room, executive study and a versatile den before a Clive Christian-inspired gourmet kitchen replete with Ilve range cooker (dual fuel), ASKO dishwasher, Vintec wine fridge, Hoshizaki ice machine and a walk-in pantry. Entertaining guests is a sublime indoor-outdoor experience every time with a substantial split-level dining and living zone opening to a stunning landscaped sanctuary awash with sunshine that boasts an expansive Spanish travertine terrace with a glistening solar-heated pool. An outdoor fully equipped kitchen with BBQ, fridge and dishwasher. Located upstairs in an expansive setting, are four impressive bedrooms including a north facing balcony room with walk in robe and ensuite. Three further attractive bedrooms make up a perfectly flexible children’s wing and retreat with a stylish family bathroom. All featuring customized window shutter furnishings and Godfrey Hirst carpets. While downstairs is a powder room and laundry designed with detailed cabinetry and Perrin & Rowe fittings. Additional features include ornate open fireplaces, original polished floorboards, custom made cabinetry, Waterford crystal chandeliers, ducted heating throughout, evaporative cooling, and split systems (heating and cooling). The surrounding gardens are brilliantly night-lit and irrigated with rainwater tanks, including a sophisticated security system with CCTV surveillance, video intercom and keypad entry gate, secured automatic driveway gates and off-street parking catering for 6 cars. A notable position such as this in the prestigious Grace Park Estate is a rarity. This exceptional property presents a remarkable opening for a discerning family to make it their own and savour an exclusive lifestyle among blue-ribbon amenities including Grace Park, Glenferrie Road’s cafes, restaurants, cinema, shops, and tram / train transport options to a range of leading schools including Scotch College, MLC, Xavier, Ruyton, Carey, Trinity and Glenferrie Primary School.
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