34 Francesco Street

Bentleigh East VIC 3165

Expressions of Interest Closing Tuesday 19th March at 3pm

A showpiece of palatial prestige defying any previous Bentleigh East landmark, this incredible 5 bedroom + study 5 bathroom 'better than new' sensation is finished with the finest materials, extraordinary spaces, and high-tech functionality in a huge building size of 694sqm (approx.). From the moment you see the limestone driveway, you know that this exceptional home will impress. An absolute indulgence it creates a canvas of polished concrete floors downstairs, European Oak floors upstairs, decadent marble, 2-pac cabinetry, soft linen S-fold drapes with plush velvet curtains, brushed gold tapware and designer lighting that all dazzles and adds awe. Enter through the 1.3m x 2.7m high hinged door and be captivated by the width of the entrance hall, the floor to ceiling windows and the seamless floors. A spectacular downstairs bedroom suite sets the tone for all 5 bedroom suites with its expansive space and luxe marble ensuite: this bedroom has a wet room style shower and stone bath and fitted robes. A glass enclosed study, with custom marble desk overlooks the central north facing atrium courtyard with its seasonal plantings and brilliant sun, while opposite is a sublime powder room. Splaying out to unprecedented proportions, the brilliant open plan living and dining area with 2m wide gas fireplace and cocktail bar has four stacker sliding doors opening to the limestone alfresco terrace with its pavilion style outdoor kitchen (Beefeater barbeque, Husky bar fridges and sink) and manicured lawns with limestone retaining walls bringing out the green in the hedging. The amazing kitchen enjoys a 4.3m long x 1.2m wide marble island with a full suite of Miele appliances, Liebherr fridge/freezer and a Sirius rangehood, a full size butler's kitchen & pantry room with addition gas hotplate, Liebherr fridge, dishwasher, and a Billy tap/double sink, extending into the full size laundry with chute, room for 2 washing machines and a dryer, a drying cabinet and extensive storage. The floating Oak staircase leads to 4 state of the art bedroom suites linked by a wide galley, including the main bedroom with LED lit dressing room, automatic window furnishings and a sumptuous marble ensuite with stone bath. With everything carefully curated to create an effortless lifestyle, this beautiful home has extensive home automation, hydronic heating (downstairs slab heating), upstairs bedrooms and ensuites heating panels , zoned ducted heating/air conditioning, keyless entry, an alarm, video intercom, CCTV, ducted vacuum, Canton speakers inside and out, 2 x instant hot water services connected to solar storage water heater, provision for solar panels, 3 phase power for EV charging, ethernet points/wifi extenders throughout, garden lighting, an irrigation system, a triple car garage (storage) plus parking for 2 on the drive. In this quiet street on the edge of Centre Road's shopping precinct, walk to McKinnon Reserve, GESAC, transport and Valkstone Primary School, within easy reach of Haileybury College, St Leonard's College with buses to Brighton Grammar and Firbank Girls' School along Centre Road.

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