Prestige Family Position, Expansive Garden Environs
SOLD By Miles Real Estate.
A compelling blend of period character and modern refinement amid expansive garden grounds, this elevated family residence presents a rare offering of scale, substance and pedigree, built in 1923 for prominent businessman and philanthropist F. J. Cato on a 882m2 allotment (approx).
Carrying a tangible sense of history confirmed by a foundation stone, while accommodating contemporary living with ease across its generous floorplan, this impressive home with a vast rear garden delivers a sought-after level of indoor-outdoor space and seclusion creating a powerful proposition for families seeking room to live, grow and enjoy for years to come.
Introduced by leafy established garden and an attractive Edwardian façade, accommodation is spacious and well-arranged over two levels. Comprising four bedrooms including three on the ground-floor that each retain individual character through fireplaces, robes and garden outlooks, an upstairs main bedroom with built-in robes and an ensuite flows to a huge multi-purpose room which is a private lounge and office space that parents will absolutely love.
The ground-floor domain conveys warmth and elegance, with a flexible formal dining room (large open fireplace) extending on polished parquetry flooring to a superb family living/meals area, while central to it all is an outstanding marble kitchen ideal for entertaining with its suite of excellent Smeg and Miele appliances.
Further is a stylish family bathroom with twin vanity and walk-in shower, a powder room and a full-size laundry, along with quality appointments for excellent family comfort including ducted heating, split-system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, video intercom, alarm system/CCTV and solar hot-water.
An exceptionally deep garden unfolds as a defining feature at the rear of the home, opening to long stretches of tree-lined lawn that invite play, gatherings and quiet retreat. An undercover terrace supports outdoor dining and entertaining, while an additional side terrace, workshop and rainwater tank add practical dimensions coupled with automatic gates to a secure tandem carport.
Set privately and quietly within one of Eaglemont's most prestigious pockets, this substantial home places families in an enviable position only moments to village cafes and the train station, Albert Jones Reserve and playground, leading schools such as Ivanhoe Grammar, Burgundy Street precinct shopping, Ivanhoe restaurants and the Austin and Mercy Hospitals.
