Classic Victorian on the outside, completely contemporary on the inside, impeccably renovated “Surrey Cottage” is a superb family surprise waiting to be discovered in peaceful, period-lined surrounds in the Box Hill High zone. Retaining its glorious verandah façade, magnificent modern accommodation recreates the original double-fronted format, placing four beautiful bedrooms around a central arched hallway before simply sensational living, dining and indoor/outdoor entertaining areas at the rear. Flawlessly finished with meticulous attention to detail, premium materials and timeless modern style, its generous single level proportions provide a luxurious, easy-to-care-for family home with extensive built-in storage, separate studio/home office/retreat and off-street parking via rear ROW.

High rosette ceilings define the four spacious bedrooms including two with excellent built-in robes, served by a central family bathroom with separate powder room, the luxurious main enjoying a walk-in robe and double ensuite. At the rear, a rumpus/media room adds flexibility to large open plan living and dining areas that expand out under high ceilings with a traditional fireplace, seemingly endless built-in storage and a showpiece gourmet kitchen featuring stone benchtops, AEG appliances including two pyrolytic ovens, walk-in pantry and a stunning waterfall island.

Bifold doors seamlessly unfold to a wall-to-wall entertaining deck beneath a soaring vaulted ceiling, easy care landscaping with irrigation system, the flexible studio with split heating/cooling and travertine paved off-street parking via ROW. A long list of other highlights includes stone-finished bathrooms with ample storage, attic storage with ladder, split heating/cooling, multiple fireplaces, plantation shutters, surround sound (living), 13.2 kw solar panels, Cat5 cabling throughout, alarm and secure garden storage.

Walk to Surrey Park, Aqualink, Elgar Road buses and Kingswood College with minutes to Box Hill Central, Union Station, Surrey Hills Primary and other leading private schools.