447 Kooyong Road

Elsternwick VIC 3185

A beautiful restoration sympathetically extended to create magnificent family living, this exquisite 3 bedroom + study 2 bathroom Federation (c1905) home is on a superb 1096sqm (11,800sqft) approx. estate. Private and set well back behind automated gates, this unrivalled treasure features a wrap-around verandah to a leadlight entry, a wide entry hall, elegant sitting room (OFP & library), a grand dining room (OFP & hand-painted frescos), a gorgeous main bedroom (box bay window seat, OFP, BIRs & period style ensuite); 2 further double bedrooms (BIRs/WIR), a radiant spa bathroom and a north facing study/office or 4th bedroom (office storage). An amazing open plan entertaining area gives modern flair to the home featuring 3 living spaces, a cathedral ceiling and a state of the art granite kitchen with American Ash cabinetry, an Ilve 900mm stove, Bosch dishwasher and a custom built butler's pantry/laundry (attic storage). French doors open onto the deep rear verandah and the glorious west-facing rear garden that is the perfect playground for young families with room for a pool if desired. Adorned with leadlights, timber fretwork, 12ft approx. ceilings, deep cornices, box bay windows, picture rails, open fireplaces, high skirting boards and Baltic pine polished floorboards, the home harmonises the old with new amenities including ducted heating, air conditioning, an intercom, an irrigation system, garden shed and a tandem carport (roof storage). A much loved home for over 25 years, a casual walk to Glen Huntly Road shops, cafes and tram, a choice of schools and Gardenvale Park, minutes to Gardenvale station, Martin Street cafes and Princes Park.

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