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A sophisticated blend of modern taste and Edwardian charm makes this home a standout amongst the postcode.
Three bedrooms, high ceilings, and a signature original design by Six Degree Architects turns this period home into a contemporary classic. Victorian Ash hardwood floors, exhibition-style art display mechanics sit on the wall, and a Carrara marble fireplace warms the living room.
The master bedroom features built-in robes, an ornate marble and copper fireplace, and vast windows to the front garden. The two additional bedrooms also have built-ins, with one including an open fireplace and the other featuring a beautiful custom desk — broadening the flexibility in the floorplan.
Passing the sunlit living room, the open-plan kitchen and dining invite the outdoors through the mosaic glass-panelled moving and stationary wall. Plenty to love with Italiana stone-clad benches, AEG stainless steel appliances, an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, and soft-close joinery to make food prep an actual pleasure.
The private courtyard includes shaded alfresco dining, a raised sun deck for vitamin D, and a stone-finished outdoor kitchen equipped with a built-in BBQ, sink and fridge. The fishpond wraps around the edge of the modern extension and includes a high-tech Oase Pump, and you’ll also find a fully lined garden shed (or studio), with lighting for golf clubs.
There are more clever considerations, like the European laundry with slimline bifold doors, and the main bathroom with a double shower. The automatic gate secures two cars, the air-conditioning and ducted heating are app controlled with multi-zone-functionality, and the attic has been redeveloped and is fully lined, with lighting and ventilation — complete with pull-down access. The ducted heating unit has been upgraded, while plantation shutters and a robust security system have also been installed, and it’s already wired for Foxtel Ultra.
A four-minute walk to Glen Huntly Road means that the best in cafes, groceries, and transport is within arm’s reach. St Joseph’s Primary is around the corner, and so is Harleston Park, Caulfield Hospital, and Elsternwick Station to make sure every box has a tick.
SEALS THE DEAL
Low maintenance refers to the garden and the interiors. High maintenance refers to the kind of target demographic who prefer finer comforts, elevated standards, and a suburb that fits the bill.
