7 Mernda Road, Kooyong

Situated on an expansive block of 931 sqm (approx.) in this highly desirable and tightly-held suburb, just metres to Kooyong Village, trams, station and Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Woodlands is serene family oasis only seven kilometres to the CBD. The front gate opens to an enchanted world where a wooded garden leads to the tranquil north-facing al fresco living zone with deck and gas-heated pool for everyday enjoyment and entertaining. Built in the 1920s,the double storey home with arched entrance and slate-roofed gables, has been updated over the years to deliver a range of flexible family spaces, while also providing the opportunity to add your own stamp. Woodlands unfolds to reveal an impressive reception foyer with timber-lined ceiling, refined formal living and dining, a generous study, family living and a stone and stainless kitchen. With glorious garden and pool vistas, the family area opens seamlessly to the deck for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. The flexibility of this outstanding home allows a downstairs wing to be effectively turned into a one bedroom, one bathroom self-contained apartment with living room, kitchenette and separate entry. Another downstairs bedroom could also be used as a study, gym or library. Four generous upstairs bedrooms include the main suite with a dressing room and fabulous green outlooks and a walk-in wardrobe that leads to a marble bathroom. It is supported by three additional double bedrooms with leafy views and a central bathroom. Period features include the superb timber staircase, hardwood timber floorboards, five original fireplaces, with three converted to gas log fires. Modern additions include the laundry, eight reverse cycle zoned split systems, double garage and a double carport each with separate respective direct entry. Pint-sized Kooyong is always near the top of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs. It is also exclusive, with just 842 people at the 2021 census calling this leafy suburb home. Families love the convenience of Kooyong, with its proximity to Village shops and cafes, the privilege of having both trams and trains, parks, sports' grounds and the iconic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Direct and easy access to Tullamarine airport, CBD, Mornington Peninsula and the Bellarine Peninsula. Now Woodlands is looking for a new family to relish this unique lifestyle.