58 Kooyong Road, Armadale, Vic 3143

Magnificently set within glorious Jane Jones designed botanic gardens with both indoor and outdoor pools, this illustrious c1887 solid brick Victorian residence brilliantly fuses the grandeur and elegance of the era with breathtaking contemporary design and luxury.

The majestic tessellated tile verandah introduces an imposing reception hall resplendent with ornate ceilings, dark Baltic pine floors and culminating in an evocative arched wine cellar/tasting room, fully temperature controlled. Enjoying wonderful garden outlooks, the grand formal dining room, refined executive study and a gracious sitting room all feature marble gas fires. A true entertainer’s domain, the gourmet kitchen is appointed with marble benches, a 90cm Falcon oven, 2 Miele ovens including a steamer, integrated fridge/freezer, bar fridge, ice-maker and cosy family dining nook. Spectacular in scale, the light-filled living and dining room with a marble gas fire opens to the captivating north-facing garden with large undercover BBQ terrace, ivy covered pergola and the picturesque heated outdoor pool. Beneath a soaring glazed atrium roof, the fabulous 25m heated lap pool, with change room and bathroom, connects seamlessly to the garden through bi-fold doors. An abundance of family accommodation accessed by lift and stairs comprises the palatial principal suite with deluxe walk in robe, opulent en suite and north-facing balcony, two additional king bedrooms with robes and en suites, three further bedrooms with robes and desks, a retreat with study area and a family bathroom.

On the corner of Inverness Avenue close to High Street’s renowned restaurant and retail precinct, Armadale station, trams, Malvern Central, elite schools and Union St Gardens, it is superbly appointed with an alarm, video intercom, hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioning, powder-room, laundry, mudroom, ample storage, irrigation, underground water tank, solar hot water and double garage accessed from Inverness Avenue. Land size: 1140sqm approx.