An iconic landmark superbly located on Church Street Hill 'Andover' (circa 1885) captures the essence of gracious Victorian living, breathtaking heritage beauty and a spectacular modern family lifestyle on your doorstep. This magnificent Bayside estate set on 1075sqm (11500sqft approx) of formal gardens showcases a perfect blend of period splendour including return iron lacework verandah, wide corbel arched hallway, countless marble open fireplaces, soaring 14 foot ceilings with ornate roses and the grand proportions of the era seamlessly combined with stunning internal renovations creating beautifully balanced, ambient indoor/outdoor zoned living & entertaining spaces. The home's original horseshoe layout ensures Victorian grandeur throughout a glorious formal lounge (OFP), enormous study (OFP), 5 generous bedrooms (4 with OFP) including master with a lavish dressing room/marble vanity en suite, huge family bathroom boasting a claw-foot bath and big laundry with excellent storage. Impressive leadlight concertina doors lead to an expansive open plan family area (gas-log fire) with a luxuriously appointed kitchen featuring Calacatta marble benches & island/breakfast bar and caterers' Ilve Range (dual oven, gas hob, teppanyaki grill & deep fryer) extending to covered alfresco entertaining, gazebo & a fully tiled heated swimming pool & spa perfectly orientated in sunny north westerly surrounds. Offering immediate access to schools, shopping, fine dining, cafes, cinema, public transport & the beach as well as a 300 bottle wine cellar, powder room, opulent chandeliers, polished floor boards, security alarm, dual system ducted heating/cooling, gas/solar pool heating, water tanks, work shop, single car garage and parking for up to 6 cars. For more information about this magnificent landmark estate please contact Stefan Whiting at Buxton Brighton on 0411 473 153
