346 Wendouree Parade

Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

A second formal entrance at the side of the home provides ease of access from the new concrete driveway to the original terrazzo portico. The arched timber and leadlight entry door mirrors columned arches in this grandiose atrium.

Elaborate leadlight French doors lead to the formal lounge featuring expansive timber-framed picture windows with generous lake views. The adjacent dining space with ornate marble fireplace and arts and crafts timber ceiling beams provides open plan living between the lounge and kitchen.

With all the bench space you will ever need, the kitchen is sure to satisfy. Cream hardwood cabinetry, granite benchtop, copper sink, Rosieres dual fuel range cooker, integrated dishwasher, and butler's pantry are a cook's dream.

The spacious downstairs layout includes a private bedroom with an outstanding timber fireplace mantel, an immaculate marble tile bathroom with walk-in shower and marble-top vanity featuring Herbeau tapware, and an updated laundry with built-in washer/dryer.

A spacious living room with woodburning stove and impressive hand painted Trompe L'oiel depicting a tranquil botanical theme provides lush views of the rear garden. External leadlight French doors offer easy access to the rear courtyard, gardens, outbuildings and garage.

Plush carpeted stairs lead to a further three bedrooms, study and bathroom on the second level. Each bedroom provides a unique sensory experience. Bedroom 2 encompasses expansive double hung windows overlooking the leafy back garden; bedroom 3 features a unique arched timber window, vaulted ceiling, walk-in robe, and intricate paintwork; bedroom 4 comprises an arched vaulted ceiling, trompe l'oeil garden scene and walk-in robe.

The second marble tiled bathroom includes a luxurious rolltop waterfall bathtub, French faucets, marble top vanity, mirrored wall cabinet and the original terrazzo floors.

A generous carpeted hallway leads to the fabulous, cosy study with balcony access overlooking the stunning gardens and lake. The intricately painted room includes a decorative brick fireplace and mantel, arts and crafts timber ceiling, and leadlight feature door and windows.

Exuding serene luxury, this unique piece of Ballarat's architectural history includes reverse cycle air conditioning and central heating.

The stunning historic residence offers an exciting lifestyle opportunity in the premier Lake Wendouree precinct.

If you would like a private inspection of this home please contact Rebecca Stepnell on 0423 050 864.

**This property is open by registration only.