In Deepdene’s magnificent Reid Estate, an exclusive period precinct tucked between Canterbury and Balwyn, this beautifully elegant five-bedroom three-bathroom family residence is surrounded by 754sqm of picturesque, landscaped gardens with an irresistible pool/spa and excellent parking. Cherished by one family for more than thirty years, its original detail remains, adding timeless character to an impeccably renovated layout cocooned within the captivating gardens.
Set behind a 16.2m frontage, a broad original verandah steps through to a wide entry foyer from which original rooms fan out under soaring decorative ceilings with expansive leadlight windows framing glorious garden views. Impressively generous formal living and dining rooms with original open fireplaces are accompanied by a study/ bedroom with built-in robes and the king sized main bedroom featuring a premium ensuite. Beyond, a granite gourmet kitchen with Ilve appliances overlooks expansive open plan living and dining areas that, with tall windows and French doors, unfold to alfresco entertaining zones, the landscaped pool and feature flowering gardens. Upstairs, an ideal kids’ domain features three additional bedrooms with built-in robes, a retreat with wrap around terrace offering sweeping tree top views, and a full family bathroom with separate powder room. Highlights include three traditional bathrooms with excellent storage, family laundry, ducted heating/cooling, rich original timber panelling, roof storage, water tank, auto garden irrigation, workshop/storage, secure double carport ideal for games/ additional poolside entertaining, tandem carport plus additional off street parking.
Walk to Camberwell Grammar, highly regarded Deepdene Preschool, Deepdene and Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary Schools, Balwyn Cinema, Deepdene Park, walking trails, local cafes and Whitehorse Road trams with minutes to Balwyn, Deepdene, Camberwell and Kew shopping, other leading private schools and the Eastern Freeway.