8 Kitchener Street, Deepdene

A beautiful symmetry of period style and modern enhancement graces the impressive family setting of 'Khartoum', a captivating residence c1914 from renowned architect Marcus R. Barlow. Quietly located on a gracious park-side cul-de-sac, glorious manicured garden creates an inviting presence for this sympathetically renovated, single-level home featuring a tranquil rear swimming pool oasis and versatile studio at an auspicious address near excellent schools, shopping and trams. Flowering wisteria over a welcoming porch leads to a wide entrance hall introducing a large bedroom, elegant lounge room and a parents' retreat with a light-filled bedroom, superb ensuite and a dressing room. The interior takes a contemporary turn as it extends to separate dining and living areas each with an alfresco deck, and a substantial stone-topped kitchen boasting Smeg/Bosch appliances, island breakfast bench and butler's pantry. At the rear are two further bedrooms (BIRs, second with ensuite), a powder room, family bathroom and laundry flanking a high-ceiling family room with a broad aperture design capturing picturesque garden aspects. Under the canopy of a majestic central tree, the leafy lawn-less rear garden incorporates an entertainment terrace, basketball area, deck-surrounded solar-heated pool, separate studio (pool-house, office or extra bedroom), a gym area and artist's shed plus there's side and rear ROW. Additional features include ducted heating, split-system air-conditioning, alarm system, OFPs, Spotted Gum floors, high ceilings, leadlight windows, plantation shutters, garden irrigation and ample off-street parking. 'Khartoum' is situated on a 884 sq. metre allotment (approx.) offering an outstanding family lifestyle by Anniversary Trail parkland, Deepdene Village, primary school and trams while close to private schools (Camberwell Grammar Boys and Girls, Carey, Genazzano) and Balwyn's retail-restaurant precinct.