Last Listing description (February 2015)
Expressions Of Interest Closing 25/02/15 - 100% MUST BE SOLD - SELLER WILL MEET THE MARKET !!!
PERIOD MASTERPIECE BROUGHT IN TO THE 21st CENTURY (with room for TENNIS COURT !!!)
Built in 1928 and with gardens to match the period, this welcoming home offers approximately 80 squares of heritage value and modern extensions that will exceed your expectations, with new and old blended beautifully.
With amazing views over Melbourne, and off-street parking for seven cars. Within 5 minutes' walk of the Maribyrnong River, cafes, shops and prestigious schools - one of Melbourne's most sought after Boulevards.
The heritage wing showcases the best of yesteryear with stunning period detail, original grand foyer, opulent chandelier & stairwell, original lead light windows, luxurious hardwood timber floors. Original lounge and adjoining formal dining room, plus guests quarters, with open gas log fire places.
Through to the modern section of the home - day to day practicality in style - where natural light floods the open family living area. The impressive kitchen for serious entertainers plus butlers kitchen that can be closed off when necessary, under bench drinks fridge, wine fridge, and Miele appliances. Dining area with space for a twelve seat dining table, light hard wood floors, adjoining the lounge with built-in sixty inch LCD screen and surround sound AV system. Complementing this open area the court yard atrium catches the glorious afternoon sun, with stone feature wall and urn fountain adding to the serenity. The gymnasium overlooks the atrium and all glass walls can slide away allowing this area to become one enormous flow-through room
Resort standard outdoor entertaining area amongst private gardens, hardwood timber ceilings and posts, fully equip outdoor kitchen, drop down LCD screen, traditional open fireplace, plus stunning 50,000 litre heated swimming pool and spa with outstanding views.
Front and rear stairwells lead upstairs to a third lounge area, master bedroom, 3rd and 4th bedrooms, two bathrooms, a general study area, as well as a home office. The grand master bedroom including palatial walk in wardrobe with inbuilt ironing facility and laundry chute, five star en-suite with ageless marble finish & generous spa bath, its very own balcony with epic views of the city, even your own Kitchenette for a cup of tea when you wake up!
What you will find in the underground basement will amaze you. To the left is a large movie theatre with massive theatre screen, projector and state-of-the-art sound system. Doubling as a music recording studio with computer area and connections to the AV system. To the right is an Irish Pub... seriously! Taken out of an original Irish pub here in Melbourne. With open fireplace, memorabilia from the original pub, and cellar area. Unrivalled luxury
To complete the picture the home is being offered with the adjoining block located at 2 Roach Avenue, giving you scope to create the family estate of your dreams......or possibly redevelop & reap the rewards.
This rare opportunity is yours to own but you must be quick as opportunities like this are very few & far between.
To really appreciate the true quality of this property you simply must inspect at your earliest convenience.
Additional feature/s - balcony/patio/terrace.