26 St Chester Avenue, Lake Gardens

Subscribe to regular market updates. Positioned in one of Lake Gardens’ most tightly held streets, this elegant residence delivers a refined family lifestyle defined by space, privacy and timeless appeal. Set behind established gardens on a generous allotment, the home immediately impresses with its grand proportions and classic presentation. A welcoming entry hall introduces soaring ceilings, polished tiled floors and a sweeping staircase, setting the tone for the quality and scale that continues throughout. At the heart of the home, a generous open-plan family and dining area enjoys a prized north-facing orientation, bathing the space in natural light throughout the day. The beautifully appointed kitchen features stone benchtops and splashbacks, complemented by excellent storage, and connects seamlessly with the main living zones. French doors extend this space outdoors, creating an ideal environment for relaxed family living and entertaining. Multiple living zones provide flexibility for families of all stages, including a formal living room highlighted by a striking marble fireplace with gas log fire, adding warmth and sophistication. Large windows throughout enhance the sense of space and maintain a strong connection to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. The outdoor setting is private and immaculately maintained, offering a tranquil backdrop for everyday living, with established hedging and mature trees enhancing both privacy and appeal. A thoughtfully positioned ground-floor master suite provides an ideal retreat, offering privacy and everyday convenience, while upstairs accommodation is generous and well-zoned for family living. Bathrooms are finished with stone benchtops, reinforcing the home’s commitment to quality and enduring style. The home is further complemented by a well-designed laundry featuring a drying cupboard, excellent storage throughout, ducted comfort and thoughtful design at every turn. Secure garaging includes rear access to a storage shed, ideal for housing a golf cart or trailer. Ideally located moments from Lake Wendouree walking tracks, the Ballarat Golf Club, Ballarat Grammar, local cafés and the CBD, this outstanding home presents a rare opportunity to secure a prestigious Lake Gardens address with enduring lifestyle value. Inspection by appointment Ballarat High School 1726 Sturt Street Lake Gardens Ballarat Specialist School 25 Gillies Street North Lake Gardens 1600 Sturt Street Ballarat Alfredton Primary School Cuthberts Road Alfredton St Thomas More School Cuthbert's Road Alfredton Ballarat Grammar School 201 Forest Street Wendouree St Patrick's College 1431 Sturt Street Ballarat Ballarat and Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Pleasant St Ballarat Our Lady Help of Christians School 482 Gillies Street Wendouree Gregory Street Ballarat North 119 Drummond Street South Ballarat Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Dana Street Ballarat Macarthur Street Primary School 401 Macarthur Street Soldiers Hill Ballarat Lumen Christi School 111 Whitelaw Avenue Delacombe Ripon Street South Redan Delacombe Primary School Warrina Drive Delacombe Hertford Street Sebastopol Ballarat North Primary School Landsborough Street Ballarat Black Hill Primary School 601 Chisholm Street Ballarat Ballarat Secondary College Barkly Street Ballarat East Mount Pleasant Primary School 401 Cobden Street Ballarat St Alipius' Parish School 106-108 Victoria Street Ballarat East Sovereign Hill School Sovereign Hill Magpie Street Ballarat Ballarat Christian College Yarrowee & Vickers Streets Sebastopol Canadian Lead Primary School Otway Street South Ballarat East Sebastopol Primary School Warreen Street Sebastopol 200 Victoria Street Ballarat East 260 Albert Street Sebastopol Caledonian Primary School Thompson Street Brown Hill