When size matters, your search is over with this imposing north-facing brick residence set in an exclusive cluster of prestige homes and grand gardens.

With a sweeping street frontage and an exclusive address, this home occupies a central position on a site of more than half an acre of mature terraced gardens.

Shady trees, hedging, shrubs and flowers of abundant varieties create a private floral and leafy aspect. A broad driveway reaches up to a double lock-up garage and twin north-facing tiled verandahs either end of the house command stunning outlooks.

The home opens to a slate-tiled entrance with living and sleeping areas set either side. A brick fire place is the focal point of the L-shaped living and formal dining area. Glass doors and arches separate zones.

The enormous kitchen contains a second living and dining area. Featuring a U-shaped bench with breakfast bar, it contains twin double-door pantries, timber cupboards, double wall oven, gas cook top and dishwasher. A third spacious living zone has a wood heater set into a fireplace and garden views front and back.

A central hallway leads to the laundry, separate toilet, family bathroom with shower, vanity and bath with three bedrooms, all with BIRs, opposite. At the east end of the home is the master suite with direct access to the rear gardens, walk-though mirrored BIRs and ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity.

The rear garden is the showpiece and sure to be the family playground. It contains a third tiled verandah, shady alfresco area, abundant brick paving and tiled swimming pool with spa. Giant rosettes of agave succulents burst from a pergola at the water’s edge. Plants and fencing disguise hidden gardens that reach up the deep gentle slope.

This original home of grand proportions offers great opportunities to further create your own dream home. It has central heating, quality carpets, air-conditioning in one living area and every room a garden aspect. It is close to Barrabool Hills Plaza shopping mall, Barwon River trails, Queens Park, Newtown’s prestige schools and the Ring Road.

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