17 Manning Road, Malvern East

One of the prestigious Gascoigne Estate’s most distinguished, Manning c1907 showcases a breathtaking union of heritage grandeur, architectural innovation and stunning gardens encompassing a magnificent 1310 sqm (approx.) north-facing rear allotment. An award-winning and world-class family domain, the visionary genius of Cera Stribley Architects, Fortem Projects and landscape designer Ben Scott has beautifully enriched this majestic estate on an elite plane tree-lined avenue. Leafy seclusion and a stately façade with shades of Queen Anne beauty provide a timeless prelude to the stunning scale and detail that are the hallmarks of an expansive interior launched by a grand reception hall. Sumptuous formal sitting/executive study and dining rooms accessing a terrace overlook vast east-side garden, while a sublime main bedroom suite epitomizes high-end luxury with its customized dressing room and exquisite designer ensuite with bespoke shower and freestanding bath. Towering ornate ceilings and wide oak floorboards sweep through this lavish ensemble of spaces before a guest’s bedroom (BIRs, ensuite), fitted study/mudroom, a rumpus/media room, powder room, laundry with a drying cabinet plus a sub-floor connoisseur’s wine cellar with an automatic hatch door. Situated on the first-floor is a children’s wing where a versatile layout of three robed bedrooms (or two and lounge/retreat) sit alongside a superb family bathroom and a garden-view balcony. Conservatory-style dining and substantial family living define a light-laden family zone at the rear that is flawlessly enhanced by a luxuriously-crafted chef’s kitchen with a huge breakfast island, butler’s pantry, integrated Miele appliances (induction, combi-steam, dishwashers), drawer drinks fridge and a Zip HydroTap. There’s also zoned ducted heating/cooling, gas FPs, speaker system, video intercom, alarm, CCTV surveillance, bore water/irrigation and six-car parking with a three-level stacker. An extraordinary resort-style setting designed for both privacy and spectacle accommodates large-scale alfresco gatherings with its wrap-around bluestone terrace, self-cleaning heated pool and spa, and an all-weather entertaining pavilion complete with an open fireplace, integrated Beefeater BBQ, automatic pop-up TV and a retractable awning amid glorious lawns and hedged gardens unfolding with sculptural precision. A rare and remarkable opening surrounded by properties of distinction, Manning is a Gascoigne Estate landmark of unrivalled excellence that presents a once in a lifetime, family lifestyle opportunity with prized proximity to Malvern Primary and surrounding private schools including Sacré Coeur, Caulfield Grammar and Korowa, Monash University, Central Park Village, Malvern Central and Chadstone shopping, Central Park, Hedgeley Dene Gardens, the freeway, trams and trains.