2A Grange Avenue, Canterbury

A breathtaking presence of finely-balanced beauty in one of Canterbury’s most prestigious treelined avenues, this magnificent custom-built residence showcases the collective genius of renowned architect Alan Powell and landscape designer Robert Boyle. Backdropped by stunning north-facing grounds, this modern masterpiece of European style combines luxurious family living and lavish alfresco entertaining in a meticulously-presented setting close to private schools and shopping precincts. A flawless interplay of space and light unfolds across a beautifully-crafted and impeccably-curated, two-level interior where three oversized first-floor bedrooms are serviced by two marble-lined ensuite bathrooms, while the ground floor parent’s retreat occupies an entire west-wing featuring French doors, a walk-in robe, dressing area and a stunning ensuite with Villeroy & Boch vanity and a frameless rain-head shower. Master craftsmanship is on display throughout with a selection of rich timber accents from bespoke cabinetry to solid kiln-dried floorboards with a perfectly expressed executive study/library warmed by a Jetmaster gas fireplace, an elegant lounge room with marble-surround gas fireplace and a distinguished formal dining room, all enriched by surround-sound speakers and French doors opening to the glorious garden oasis located at the rear. Further is a powder room, a granite-finished laundry and a home-hub desk, while wine and food enthusiasts will be impressed by a sub-floor wine cellar and the impeccably-appointed Gaggenau kitchen boasting pyrolytic double ovens, gas and electric cooktops, steamer, grill, Miele dishwasher, a vast granite island bench and a butler’s pantry. Adjoining is an expansive open-plan family domain with an open fireplace beneath a soaring timber mansard ceiling with multiple French doors to the garden. A sanctuary of leafy elegance unfolds in the substantial north-rear garden with Edna Walling-inspired dry-stone walls, rolling pathways and lush established plantings create an enchanting, private retreat. Sprawling crazy slate paving extends beneath a towering timber pergola framing an alfresco entertaining terrace designed for large-scale gatherings and garden parties overlooking a circular pond and fountain, and a finely-manicured lawn. Additional inclusions comprise of hydronic heating, refrigerated ducted cooling, plantation shutters, security alarm, ducted vacuum, extensive storage, external copper piping, a slate roof, raintanks, bore water provision, and dual internal remote-control double garages. This sophisticated family domain is enviably located in the Golden Mile surroundings near private schools (Fintona, Camberwell Grammar), Balwyn Primary School, Whitehorse Road retail and restaurant precinct, Maling Road cafes, parklands, trams and Canterbury train station.