SOLD By Nelson Alexander. Steeped in history, 'The Gatehouse' is an iconic home that dates back to c1880, entwined with yesteryear charm and modern-day luxury. Once the gatehouse to Belle Vue mansion (no longer standing), the primary residence of the Donaldson's, a prominent and well-respected family in the area. The gorgeous front garden with city views and a large return verandah are a prelude of what to expect inside, introduced by an elegant reading room and a study nook featuring a soaring ornate ceiling, built-in bookshelves, a cosy open fire and direct access to the verandah.
Continue through to a spacious family room drenched in northerly light, alongside a dining zone and stunning entertainer's kitchen boasting a high-end Falcon oven with a gas cooktop, twin ovens and grill, modern shaker cabinetry, stone benchtops and oodles of storage space. The master bedroom offers parents their own personal space, featuring a cosy open fire, a deluxe ensuite and dual robes, paired with two additional bedrooms that share a modern family bathroom.
With a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, bask in the glorious northerly sunshine out on the large deck, a great place to entertain and enjoy a meal with family and friends, or spend time with the kids in the beautifully kept backyard featuring a cubbyhouse, slide and sandpit. Finishing touches include an alarm, CCTV, hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, Baltic pine floors, heated towel rails in the bathrooms, Rinnai instant hot water service, double-glazed windows, plantation shutters, storage shed, exquisite gardens designed by Julian Ronchi and an automatic roller door accessing off-street parking.
Situated in the heart of Ivanhoe an easy walk from Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre, Village and Train Station, with seamless access to bus services, quality schools both public and private, a vast array of parks and walking trails, the Yarra River, golf clubs and sports facilities, Austin/Mercy Hospitals, Warringal Shopping Centre and the Eastern Freeway.
