An illustrious arrival defined by beauty, craftsmanship and scale reflects the grand design and commitment to excellence showcased throughout ‘Invicta’, a magnificent family residence with an all-levels lift, multiple living zones and highly-coveted intergenerational capability. Elevated in a prestigious pocket near private schools, this light and airy home of 70 squares approx. opens to a north-facing rear entertainment sanctuary delivering an indoor-outdoor family experience of uncompromising modern luxury.

Secluded on a 810 sqm approx. allotment with plane tree-lined frontage to Marlowe Street, this expansive tri-level Edwardian is launched by a burst of beautiful Art Nouveau refinement with a wide entrance hallway leading on solid Ironbark floorboards to a formal sitting room, executive study/office (cupboard storage, direct external access), a powder room and a superb main bedroom suite adjoining a private balcony that includes built-in robes, a dressing room and a stylish dual-vanity ensuite. A substantial lower ground level opening to an extensive east-side garden offers what every multi-generational family dreams of. Completely adaptable to suit changing needs, the layout extends from a multipurpose music room and a versatile gym to a self-contained domain featuring guest accommodation with a separate kitchenette, a two-way bathroom (spa bath, shower) and a huge home theatre and games room. Further is a full-size laundry, a drying room and a secure 1000+-bottle wine cellar. A perfectly-proportioned children’s wing with a balcony on the first floor comprises of three excellent bedrooms where two include desks, built-in robes and ensuites (second is a two-way bathroom), while the third offers a walk-in robe. A spectacular gallery/retreat above the family room includes fitted cabinetry and set high at ceiling level is a private, light-filled space ideal for study, reading or simply relaxing.

Under a towering 7.7-metre ceiling, a vast rear family zone with dedicated formal dining, living and meals areas incorporates a HeatnGlo gas fireplace and bifolding doors, before flowing to a premium chef-style kitchen boasting Miele appliances (induction cooktop, steam/regular ovens), integrated Liebherr fridge, stone and stainless-steel work surfaces and a butler’s pantry with a Miele dishwasher and copious storage.

Just outside is a secluded and sun-drenched landscaped oasis that all year round, a family is going to love. A covered terrace by a BBQ kitchen is perfect for alfresco entertaining and is immediately embraced by a flourish of greenery where front and centre is a self-cleaning and salt-chlorinated horizon-edge swimming pool surrounded by a level lawn, night-lit beds and a beautifully-designed sunken garden patio.

Other outstanding attributes include dual-system hydronic heating, central reverse-cycle heating/cooling (individual room controls), double-glazing, ducted vacuum, surround-sound speakers, gas-boosted solar hot-water, powered external blinds at rear, CAT-6 cabling, CCTV surveillance, alarm system, attic storeroom, plant room, 15000-litre rainwater tanks (servicing toilets, garden and pool), automatic driveway gates and internal remote-control double garage with three-phase power for a possible EV charger. A tightly-held success story over generations and now absolutely at its best, ‘Invicta’ on blue-chip Chaucer Crescent presents a remarkable extended-family lifestyle opportunity within walking distance to Mailing Road Village, Canterbury Gardens, Anniversary Trail, train station and leading schools including Camberwell Grammar, Fintona Girls’ School and Canterbury Girls’ SC, while only moments to Burke and Whitehorse Roads’ trams, Balwyn shopping and the Camberwell Junction precinct.