Entirely extraordinary, this grand family entertainer embraces generosity of design, luxurious inclusions and atmospheric character in an esteemed locale. Evoking the romance of exotic architecture, it's a vision of archways, exposed beams, eye-catching light fixtures and lavish stone surfaces. Handsome floorboards feature throughout, introduced in a large front living room with open fireplace and compelling staircase. Deeper in, a granite-rich kitchen/meals highlights a 1000mm Ilve cooker and leads to a butler's pantry/second kitchen with additional gas cooktop. Underneath, a large cellar is the perfect place to gather the finest vintages. Bathed in sunlight, a formal dining room leads to a family room, wired as a home theatre and beautifully proportioned. Glass doors lead from the dining, meals area and living room, accessing a covered outdoor area above a serene fishpond. A balcony above offers peaceful views, and gardens are home to fruit trees, including jujube, peach, pomegranate, cherry and lemon. All bedrooms are roomy and restful with large built-in robes. Enhanced by a study, walk-in robe and luxe ensuite, the main bedroom is suitably distinguished. Each of the two storeys has an impressive family bathroom, and while one has a deep spa the other includes a sauna. Heating and cooling add comfort throughout, solar panels team with two batteries, storage is plentiful, including a shed, and an electric gate leads to a driveway and automatic double garage with internal access. In a leading locale, this rare home is near St Bernard's College and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar, and only a stroll to transport, parks and shops.