49 Durham Road, Surrey Hills

A prestigious English Counties Estate location that's highly coveted by families is the magnificent setting for this attractive Cape Cod-style modern residence. Nestled amid low-maintenance gardens with automatic gate entry, this spacious four bedroom and study home is superbly appointed throughout an extensive two-level interior for quality indoor-outdoor family living in the Canterbury Primary School zone close to a selection of leading private schools. A distinctive slate roof and dormer window design precedes an impressively proportioned layout where upstairs accommodation features four extra-large bedrooms with ceiling fans and split-system air-conditioning (three with study areas and built-in robes) including a huge main bedroom that offers a walk-in robe, ensuite and a wisteria-lined balcony. Further is a study, family bathroom, powder room, attic storage and a laundry chute. Ideal for family relaxation and entertaining guests, the ground-level floorplan is perfectly configured with a formal lounge room (open fireplace) and a dining room extending to an excellent kitchen integrating stainless-steel appliances, soft-close drawers, stone-topped breakfast bench and walk-in pantry. Adjoining is a light-filled family/meals area (OFP) where French doors open to an expansive alfresco deck and easy-care garden all perfectly private and bathing in sunshine. Additionally, there is a downstairs powder room, full-size laundry, a sub-floor wine cellar plus central heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, audio speakers, alarm system, plantation shutters, polished floorboards and an internal remote-control double garage. An outstanding opening for a discerning family, this highly desirable home is enviably positioned close to South Surrey and Wattle Parks, Middle Camberwell shopping, Maling Road cafes, Camberwell Junction, trams and trains.