9 Grange Avenue, Canterbury

Gracing a superb tree-lined street, widely acknowledged as one of Canterbury’s finest and most sought-after, this handsome residence offers expansive family living in a resort-style setting with swimming pool and indoor-outdoor entertaining. On the market for the first time in more than three decades, this exceptional, five bedroom home delivers evocative and contemporary appeal over two outstanding levels. Multiple living areas and period details from art deco ceilings and granite finishes highlight the superb interior embraced by beautiful lush gardens that form part of the tranquil outdoor oasis. Tasmanian oak floors flow from the entrance hall, past the formal living room with a fireplace and garden views, and the adjoining dining room or study and onto the generous open-plan living, dining and kitchen. The informal living zone is a sheer delight, made for entertaining on a grand or intimate scale. The kitchen with granite benches, Miele appliances and abundant storage, overlooks the dining and living zone where glass doors open to the elevated deck overlooking the garden and heated pool and spa. The resort-style private garden with bluestone paved surrounds offers outdoor entertaining with a built-in BBQ kitchen, while the pool house boasts day beds, television, surround sound, heater, fridge, adjoining powder room and outdoor shower. Downstairs the main bedroom, with views of the front garden, a walk-in robe and ensuite, is supported by up to four upstairs bedrooms and a large central bathroom. Each bedroom, with built-in robes, has stunning views over the garden or Grange Avenue. The flexible floorplan allows three interconnecting rooms to be three bedrooms or two bedrooms and a central retreat. Another bedroom can double as a study if required. This captivating residence includes a laundry, ducted heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning, block out and Roman blinds, ducted vacuum, 10,000lt capacity water tank, extensive bluestone paving, garden lighting, double garage and additional off-street parking. A true family home, it presents an un-rivalled opportunity in this elite location with easy access to highly coveted amenities such as Balwyn and Maling Road retail and dining precincts and the 109 tram. Schools such as Fintona Girls’ School, Camberwell Grammar, Balwyn Primary School and Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College are all within easy reach.