26 Fuchsia Street

Blackburn VIC 3130

In a prominent location a quick walk from Blackburn Station Village, this iconic Algernon Elmore home c1923 graces the street with its bold street presence and yesteryear charm. Sympathetically renovated and extended for modern living, an enclosed north-facing verandah provides a great place to admire the garden or watch people as they go by, leading to a substantial lounge room featuring a toasty open fire and custom bench seating.

Continue through to a vast open plan family room and dining zone enhanced by a towering 12ft ceiling, a beautiful rammed earth feature wall and tranquil poolside views; with a quiet home office tucked away for those working remotely or studying. Alongside, the gorgeous kitchen is every chef's dream, boasting a stone island breakfast bar, premium Miele appliances, concealed double fridges, 900mm oven and cooktop, 2 dishwashers, a Billi hot/cold sparkling water tap, a huge butler's pantry with full-size upright freezer and never-ending storage.

All 5 bedrooms are oversized (including one with a modern ensuite) and feature bespoke wardrobes with additional drawer storage and a contemporary main bathroom; whilst the sumptuous master features a fitted walk-in robe and a designer ensuite finished with a freestanding tub, double rain shower and a stone-topped vanity. A concealed door to the mudroom and large theatre room at the rear round off the floorplan, complemented outdoors by a lush, leafy backyard with tranquil water features, a competition basketball ring and large covered alfresco zone with a fully-equipped kitchen, a heated pool and a large billiards room/pool house offering bathroom facilities and a wet bar.