Instantly impressive amongst other prestigious family homes, this grand classical residence and its generous 720sqm(approx.) parcel with north-facing rear provide a life of exceptional luxury in the prized Balwyn High zone. Exquisitely finished throughout with high ceilings, superb parquetry floors and impeccable attention to detail, magnificent family accommodation offers five ensuite bedrooms including one on the ground floor, formal, family and indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, cinema room with bar, home office, cellar and six-car basement garage. Beyond a handsome façade, a stunning entry hall lined with rich parquetry floors and multiple chandeliers flows past the formal lounge to generous open plan areas served by an elegant marble kitchen equipped with Miele appliances, butler’s pantry with second oven/cooktop, walk-in pantry and entertaining island. Here zoned living with a marble gas fireplace and zoned dining unfold to memorable alfresco entertaining areas that include undercover sitting and dining with built-in BBQ kitchen and water feature. Below, at basement level, a powder room, cellar and generous cinema room with built-in bar entertain in style whilst above, an open living area with built-in media storage accompanies four ensuite bedrooms that form lavish retreats with walk-in robes and marble ensuites, the palatial main featuring a walk-in dressing room, sumptuous double ensuite with feature bath and private study/sitting room. A long list of other highlights includes the ground floor bedroom featuring walk-in robe and ensuite, travertine bathrooms, ducted heating, split cooling, ceiling fans, water tank, alarm and internally accessed four-car basement garage. From this elegant European-style home, walk to Balwyn North Primary, Balwyn High School, Boroondara Sports Complex and a choice of parkland and playing fields, High Street/Doncaster Road trams to Kew Junction, or Balwyn Road buses to Balwyn Village shopping and dining. Enjoy easy access to prestigious private schools, Box Hill retail and dining, Westfield Doncaster and the Eastern Freeway.