Dating back to c1923, this gorgeous family home combines exquisite period detail with expansive living areas and a remarkable connection to the well-tended gardens. A formal lounge room features an ornate Art Deco ceiling, a curved bay leadlight window and garden views, adjoining a grand dining room.

At the rear, the home opens into a breathtaking family domain, where soaring double-glazed windows frame the garden and draw in natural light. A high-end kitchen and meals features granite benches, premium V-ZUG appliances, a built-in coffee machine, and abundant storage, while a gas log fire warms the spacious living room. Flowing outdoors, the manicured backyard features a custom BBQ zone, a lush lawn, and a large semi-covered deck built around a beautiful 50-year-old Camphor Laurel tree.

At the front, the private master suite enjoys peaceful garden views through an elegant leadlight bay window, complemented by a walk-in robe and deluxe ensuite. A quiet home office is serviced by a stylish bathroom and could easily be used as a potential fifth bedroom. Upstairs, three further bedrooms, a chic family bathroom, and a teenager’s retreat create an ideal zone for children beneath character-filled angular ceilings.

An extensive list of features includes rear ROW access, video intercom, enclosed front porch, hydronic heating, ducted vacuuming, split-system air conditioning, hardwood floors, double-glazed windows, a 50,000L underground water tank, irrigation system, a veggie garden, a large studio/workshop with mezzanine storage (possible pool house conversion), mature fruit trees, and automatic front gates to a double auto garage with attic storage, a mudroom, and internal access.

Nestled in the prestigious Fairy Hills precinct, the home is within walking distance of Chelsworth and Rockbeare Parks, the banks of the Yarra River, Darebin and Ivanhoe Train Stations, and both Ivanhoe Grammar School and Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School. Enjoy proximity to Ivanhoe Village, Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre, the Eastern Freeway, major hospitals, Warringal and Northland Shopping Centres.