Sold by Sophie Su, Kay & Burton

Prestigious Golden Mile exclusivity surrounds this substantial French-inspired domain where grand architectural elements meet flawless modern luxury in a secure and secluded, indoor-outdoor sanctuary impeccably designed for a discerning family. Beyond automatic gates and manicured garden, oak doors open to a wide marble-floored hallway revealing a realm of sophisticated space awash with light for a remarkable family lifestyle near elite independent schools and parklands.

The opulence begins in the formal sitting and dining areas with a HeatnGlo gas log fireplace behind an intricately carved marble mantelpiece, and extends to a vast family area showcasing herringbone oak parquetry flooring and a wall of north-side glazing for natural light. Adjoining is an expansive gourmet kitchen that boasts a stone-topped breakfast island and a full suite of Miele appliances (coffee machine, dual ovens, and more) along with a butler’s pantry lined with stainless steel benches.

Versatile spaces further at the rear provide endless options for relaxation and gatherings. First, a generous rumpus room flows into an adjoining air-conditioned sunroom with four-sided glazing, while all three formal, family and entertaining zones open directly onto a private north-facing alfresco terrace made evermore serene by a fabulous water feature. Additionally at ground-level is a bedroom suite linked to a two-way bathroom, a flexible home office (possible bedroom) and a full-size laundry.

An impressive main bedroom located upstairs is a luxurious retreat featuring a fitted walk-in robe and a marble-finished ensuite with a spa bath, shower and Villeroy & Boch twin vanities. Three additional bedrooms offer excellent proportions and built-in or walk-in robes, while each enjoys private or shared access to stunning ensuite bathrooms. A central lounge room provides additional space for children to relax and study in softly muted natural north light.

Superbly appointed in keeping with its standing as a luxurious Golden Mile family haven, other attributes include zoned central heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, security alarm, CCTV surveillance, video intercom, abundant fitted storage plus remote-control garage with direct internal access.

Make a significant move into Canterbury’s most elite and coveted lifestyle precinct with this extensive contemporary home that on a low-maintenance allotment made for first-class family living and entertaining offers an unsurpassed opportunity with quick and easy access to prestige schools including Camberwell Grammar, Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College and Fintona, along with shopping centres, parks and trails, trams and East Camberwell train station.