26 Merton Street

Ivanhoe VIC 3079

A bygone beauty steeped in history, this glorious Arts and Crafts home c1920s is simply irresistible! Beyond a covered porch, you're ushed inside to an elegant foyer boasting original timber panelling, an exquisite ceiling and timber floors that adorn much of the interior. Step through to an impressive lounge room featuring a sweeping bay window with diamond leadlight windows and custom seating that invites you to sit and admire the garden, complemented by a home office and a formal dining room featuring an open fire and pretty bay window.

At the heart of the home, discover a large open plan family room and bay-windowed breakfast nook filled with northerly sunshine, overlooking a divine kitchen boasting a stone island breakfast bar, premium Miele appliances that include 3 ovens (steam, convection, combi/microwave), a warming drawer, built-in coffee machine, an induction cooktop and wok burner, walk-in pantry and endless storage space. On this level, you'll find the sizable master bedroom with built-in robes and a deluxe ensuite finished with a walk-in rain shower, a deep Japanese-style hip bath and stone-topped vanity, plus a guest bedroom serviced by a modern bathroom.

Head upstairs to a spacious retreat with built-in bookshelves and a quiet reading nook bathed in sunshine, two additional robed bedrooms and a contemporary main bathroom. The peaceful backyard is drenched in warm northerly light, featuring a heated pool with a swim jet system and a covered alfresco zone with a built in BBQ linked to town gas, perfect for casual meals or spending quality time with friends.