78 Fordham Avenue, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124

A home of significant local prominence and provenance, magnificent “Bowness” c.1939 provides a family lifestyle environment quite unlike any other in a prestigious parkside position just minutes from leading schools. Presiding over the exclusive Harley Estate, a charming English Village precinct designed by “English cottage style” architect Robert Bell Hamilton, the home’s grand Tudor style façade forms the gateway to a sympathetically renovated contemporary interior that retains all the glory and grandeur for which the architect is renowned. Exposed timber ceilings, studded Tudor style doors, majestic stone open fireplaces and clinker brick detailing add handsome, medieval authenticity to generous five bedroom accommodation softened by elegant leadlight and bay windows, and crisp, lime washed walls. A living room and separate dining domain, four principal bedrooms and a delightful study/fifth bedroom are cleverly extended and enhanced by an impeccably renovated contemporary kitchen featuring Miele appliances, three contemporary bathrooms including one in a separate studio apartment flexible as additional living, in-law or guest accommodation, even a home-based business with separate second access. Surrounded by manicured formal gardens on 632sqm (approx), ground floor accommodation includes a spacious foyer entry, a large living room with majestic stone open fireplace (gas), family dining with open fireplace, the impeccable adjoining kitchen featuring rich Oak benchtops, Miele appliances and servery, quiet ground floor study with open fireplace and central bathroom. Upstairs, a sun filled north facing gallery links together four bedrooms and a second central bathroom, each includes excellent built-in robes and split heating/cooling units, the generously sized main with walk-in robe, auto sun blinds and serene neighbourhood views. Further highlights include ducted heating, split cooling, romantic garden terraces and paved entertaining areas, timber floors, original timber staircase, period lighting, the studio apartment with spacious living/bedroom featuring built-in robes and desk, adjoining kitchenette and stylish ensuite, traditional scrolled iron gates, oversized remote garage and multi off street parking. Walk to Anniversary Trail walking and cycle paths, Willison Park and Frog Hollow Reserve, trains, trams, local favourite Fordham’s Milk Bar, Hartwell Village shopping including Leo’s Fine Foods and zoned Hartwell Primary. Minutes to Middle Camberwell shopping, Camberwell High, Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College and a host of leading private schools.