127A Winmalee Road, Balwyn

Commanding one of the highest vantage points in Balwyn that delivers panoramic views from the mountains to the city skyline, this expansive family residence from the acclaimed Graphos Architects evokes the serenity of a secluded rural retreat while offering effortless proximity to Balwyn’s premier lifestyle assets. A secure driveway winds through beautifully landscaped grounds arriving at this grand modern home that’s privately set on an essentially low-maintenance 1648 sqm approx. allotment. Contemporary refinement unfolds through an extensive open-plan design that fuses striking architectural elements with flexible, state-of-the-art spaces. A stunning multipurpose lounge or study with a kitchenette, bathroom and balcony on the top-floor highlights floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors framing breathtaking, never-to-be-built-out views, while just below is an opulent main bedroom suite with a city-view terrace, walk-in robe and a Carrara marble ensuite with a freestanding bath. Full-height cavity sliding doors create dedicated zones throughout the tri-level interior with a vast children’s wing off to the east including a large lounge room and three spacious bedrooms with each enjoying access to one of two stylish ensuites. The ground-floor layout is launched by huge living room (gas fireplace) and a versatile dining or games room before a casual dining area under a two-level void, a sunken family room and a premium chef’s kitchen. This remarkable culinary space lined with Carrara marble is a dream domain that boasts Miele steam and regulation ovens, induction cooktop, dishwasher, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer and a waterfall-edged breakfast island while also featuring a fully equipped butler’s pantry and galley kitchen providing further functionality complete with a second dishwasher, Liebherr fridge, and a dedicated drying cupboard. An entertainment oasis through bifold doors extends from an undercover deck (gas/water plumbing) to a glistening swimming pool and spa that’s self-cleaning and solar/gas-heated for endless outdoor enjoyment. Also offers an additional ground-floor bedroom, bathroom, powder room and laundry, ducted heating and cooling, hydronic floor heating, gas fireplaces, heated towel rails, speaker system, automatic driveway gates, video intercom and massive remote-control garage with fitted storage. Enviably located on one of prestigious Balwyn’s premier streets, this magnificent contemporary domain is privately situated for an unrivalled country-like family lifestyle offering easy access to a range of excellent private and public schools, Balwyn’s boutique shopping precinct, Beckett Park, trams and buses, along with the Eastern freeway, Box Hill Central and Westfield Doncaster.