52 Ivanhoe Parade

Ivanhoe VIC 3079

SOLD By Nelson Alexander. Steeped in history, 'The Gatehouse' is an iconic home that dates back to c1880, entwined with yesteryear charm and modern-day luxury. Once the gatehouse to Belle Vue mansion (no longer standing), the primary residence of the Donaldson's, a prominent and well-respected family in the area. The gorgeous front garden with city views and a large return verandah are a prelude of what to expect inside, introduced by an elegant reading room and a study nook featuring a soaring ornate ceiling, built-in bookshelves, a cosy open fire and direct access to the verandah.

Continue through to a spacious family room drenched in northerly light, alongside a dining zone and stunning entertainer's kitchen boasting a high-end Falcon oven with a gas cooktop, twin ovens and grill, modern shaker cabinetry, stone benchtops and oodles of storage space. The master bedroom offers parents their own personal space, featuring a cosy open fire, a deluxe ensuite and dual robes, paired with two additional bedrooms that share a modern family bathroom.

With a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, bask in the glorious northerly sunshine out on the large deck, a great place to entertain and enjoy a meal with family and friends, or spend time with the kids in the beautifully kept backyard featuring a cubbyhouse, slide and sandpit. Finishing touches include an alarm, CCTV, hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, Baltic pine floors, heated towel rails in the bathrooms, Rinnai instant hot water service, double-glazed windows, plantation shutters, storage shed, exquisite gardens designed by Julian Ronchi and an automatic roller door accessing off-street parking.