You're not just buying a graceful, family home laced in opulent splendour and set on an enchanting 1378sqm (approx.) allotment that's brilliantly landscaped to replicate a botanic haven - you're purchasing a rare piece of Australian real estate history. Built in approx 1888 by famed local identity Mr T.R.B. Morton and tightly held by the one family since the early 1980s, few homes fulfill the classic credentials as much as this historically significant solid brick property known as Morton's House and regarded as one of Blackburn's most iconic residences.
Featuring a heritage overlay, soaring high ceilings and decorative archways with corbels combined with wonderful timber floorboards and architectural elements from a bygone era to make a striking impression from the outset, while a generous offering of two separate living areas, four spacious bedrooms plus study and excellent outdoor entertaining illustrates the sizeable character of this proud and stately home. A spectacular formal lounge and dining arrangement is the epitome of elegance, with each setting equipped with a grand open fireplace and designed in such a way so as to seamlessly interconnect with one another or be converted into private sanctuaries via internal bi-fold doors for greater intimacy.
Indoor-outdoor living, meanwhile, is a feature enjoyed by the radiant informal living zone, which effortlessly blends a well-appointed kitchen, casual dining and family living (warmed by an open fireplace) together while connecting visually and physically with an excellent entertainer's deck. Nestled in complete privacy and shaded by a towering Pin Oak tree and an assortment of leafy trees, the yard offers a tranquil escape that is unmatched, ideal for outdoor entertaining or a peaceful escape away from the daily grind. Manicured gardens and pristine lawns offer a visual delight. All four bedrooms are of generous proportions and serviced by a large family bathroom, which is ideal for a growing family.
The Master boasts its own private ensuite, while two of the remaining three bedrooms feature their own retreats (one of which includes an open fireplace and direct outdoor access, presenting a practical solution for guest accommodation). Offering modern comfort, this exceptional residence also features split-system cooling in kitchen family area, gas ducted heating and secure off-street parking. Located in Blackburn's most coveted address in the sought-after Lake precinct, Blackburn's best known home is only a short stroll to Blackburn Station Village shops, Blackburn train station, Morton Park, the scenic Gardiner's Creek Trail, Blackburn Lake and schools. Make no mistake, this is an opportunity of a lifetime.
