Nestled within exquisitely landscaped botanical gardens, this extraordinary family estate blends classic beauty with modern comfort, designed by an English doctor for his family c1918. Showcasing grand proportions, beautiful timberwork and diamond leadlight windows throughout, a welcoming entry foyer introduces the fireside lounge room featuring a high ornate ceiling, accompanied by a formal dining room with a sweeping bay window and garden views.
The gourmet kitchen and casual dining zone will bring the family together at meal times, appointed with a stone breakfast bar, quality appliances, a walk-in pantry and excellent storage, leading to a generous rumpus room with built-in television unit and access to an open-air deck and peaceful garden.
Providing versatile accommodation, the upper level boasts 6 bedrooms and 2 elegant bathrooms, including a generous master suite with dual robes, a sleek ensuite, and an adjacent nursery or dressing room. Downstairs, there is a bedroom with its own luxe bathroom and a separate entrance, ideal for in-laws, guests, or a home business.
Drawing you outside, the beautiful drought tolerant gardens designed by a botanist deliver endless room for quiet relaxation, or lively gatherings amongst family and friends. An extensive list of features includes hydronic heating, hardwood floors, luxurious new bathrooms, a huge attic space, wine cellar, split system air conditioning, a firepit zone, inground trampoline, a veggie garden, water tank, a large workshop/storage room, fully rewired, replumbed, repainted interior, and a 4-car garage.
On a tree-lined street, the home is walking distance from Warrawee Park, bus and train services, and Oakleigh Central, and just minutes away from quality schooling, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Princes Highway and Monash Freeway and University.