12 Monica Street

Essendon VIC 3040

Uncompromising quality and an extensive list of luxury lifestyle inclusions define this astonishingly detailed period style home in the prestige Mar Lodge Estate. Paying homage to historic grandeur, the faade faithfully replicates key Edwardian design elements including tuck pointed brickwork, pitched slate roof with terracotta capping and gorgeous, rose bush entwined wrap around verandah with tessellated floor tiles.Inside, the period style touches of decorative stained glass feature windows, high ceilings and cornices, hallway arches, dado rail hallway moulding, heritage look fireplace, ornate carpeting, and texturally arresting formal drapes seamlessly layer through a home specifically designed around 21st century family liveability.To the right of the wide polished Western Australian Karri timber floored hallway entrance, an elegant formal lounge with hidden projector and screen for a cosy family night at the movies, through to formal dining. To the left, the main bedroom with triple casement semi-bay windows, boasts large walk-in and ensuite with full-width shower and double stone topped vanity.A handsome home office presents the ideal WFH space, while the sprawling open plan dining and living zone is anchored by a fabulous contemporary kitchen providing square central island, double Paul Bocuse ovens, gas cooktop, dishwasher and oodles of storage cabinetry. French doors access a seriously show-stopping weatherproof indoor/outdoor entertainment area complemented by bluestone pavers and complete with pizza oven, plumbed gas hooded BBQ and burner, sink, bar fridge, fenced gas heated swim spa (salt chlorinated), outdoor shower, electric infra-red heating and split system unit. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms, each with BIR or WIRs, are serviced by a central bathroom (separate tub/shower), powder and large storage rooms. A double storey, two car garage, plus double carport delivers a semi self-contained space with bathroom/toilet facilities, upstairs games room/teen retreat/guest suite, heating/cooling and plumbing provisions for a kitchen or bar to be installed. Bonus highlights include C-Bus home control system (all lighting/blinds), CCTV (with recording), alarm (remote locking), 3 Phase power, hydronic heating, zoned 3 phase reverse cycle ducted split systems, ducted vacuum, garden lighting, sprinkler system and electric front gates with intercom entry.Situated in the coveted Mar Lodge area, central to premier private schools, local sporting grounds, the Maribyrnong River, public transport options, Keilor Road, Buckley Street and North Essendon Village, this astonishing property is a must inspect for discerning purchasers.