24 Chaucer Crescent

Canterbury VIC 3126

This landmark attic-style brick Federation family residence c1910 designed by the renowned Architects, Ussher & Kemp showcases the elegance and proportions typical of its era and their architectural design; whilst gracing a magnificent lush garden allotment of nearly 3,000sqm with rear access from Dudley Parade. It presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a property of this significance; arguably one of, if not the finest property in the surrounding area. Providing a family lifestyle of unparalleled excellence with exceptional amenities for relaxation and entertaining family and friends in small or large numbers; with a modgrass tennis court plus solar heated pool/spa with cabana and split-level pool house with upstairs games or billiard room, downstairs has a full kitchen with deck overlooking the court and paved area leading to the pool. A rear Studio House with its own entrance provides investment potential or additional family accommodation. The Residence: Step inside and enjoy the stunning ambience of the beautifully renovated and extended interior, characterised by its exquisite period features perfectly matched to and enhanced by a seamless blend of contemporary living areas. Parquetry floors and an entrance hall divide a formal sitting room with marble OFP and dining room leading to a study with marble OFP, powder room and an expansive family domain; with vaulted ceilings and picture windows overlooking the pool and terraced gardens. Which also features a generous separate living room with sandstone OFP, dining and a superb hostess kitchen equipped with granite bench-tops, prestige Euro appliances, WIP, large laundry and second powder room. Complemented by five bedrooms, downstairs main with large WIR and ensuite plus four upstairs with BIRs, student desks and two bathrooms. Other features of the home include alarm, C-Bus automation, R/C air conditioner (family area), hydronic heating, roof storage, garden lighting, 80,000 litre underground tank, auto front gates and double garage with adjacent storeroom. The Pool House: Set up to provide wonderful facilities for casual dining, entertaining or recreation The Pool House features a spacious living area with gas stoneFP, superbly equipped Euro kitchen including a Teppanyaki stove and surround sound opening on both sides to alfresco areas with gas barbeque - perfect for indoor/outdoor living plus a powder room and upstairs attic-style games or billiards room with OFP and R/C air conditioner. The Studio: Highlighted by a designer-styled interior the Studio House has a spacious living, dining a superbly appointed kitchen plus fully-tiled bathroom. Also includes Plantation shutters and off-street parking with auto gate entry from Dudley Parade. This exclusive property also boasts a leafy, blue chip location in one of Canterbury's finest tree-lined streets, within a short stroll of the historic Maling Road with its vibrant shops and cafes plus Canterbury or East Camberwell stations, Canterbury Gardens and just moments from an excellent array of the area's prestige schools, public or private, Boroondara Park and the Outer Circle trails. Total Land size: 2,991sqm approx.