27 Ferncroft Avenue

Malvern East VIC 3145

Located in an elevated position in the prestigious Hedgeley Dene Estate, this grandiose red brick Federation-style residence stands proudly within a lush, landscaped setting on a substantial 975sqm approx. allotment. Providing the ultimate 'forever home' with exceptional family entertaining in mind, a contemporary transformation elevates timeless period detail and lavish proportions. Introduced by soaring ceilings and parquetry floors, a grand foyer welcomes a zoned formal dining room and formal living area featuring a fireplace and French doors opening to undercover seating. Northerly light illuminates an expansive upstairs lounge with kitchenette, plus a ground floor open plan living and dining domain featuring an open fireplace. A striking entertainers' kitchen showcases a stone island breakfast bar, integrated Miele and Bosch appliances and a cleverly concealed walk in pantry. Multilevel alfresco entertaining provides a leafy dining zone with outdoor wood burning fireplace, and seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining between a pristinely presented double garage or optional studio through bi-fold doors. A heated swimming pool with adjacent entertaining offers a secondary outdoor zone, complete with undercover kitchenette, bathroom and sauna. Superb accommodation features a total of five bedrooms across two levels, including two main ensuite bedrooms with walk in robes. Includes a home office, ducted heating/cooling, modern central bathroom with in built bath, skylight, hydronic heating, leadlight windows, powder room, spacious laundry, under stair storage room/potential wine cellar and ample off street parking. Superbly placed within moments of Hedgeley Dene Gardens, Darling station, Malvern Road cafes and shops, buses, the M1 freeway and esteemed schools such as Lloyd Street Primary School, St Mary's Primary School, Sacre Coeur, Korowa Anglican Girls' School and Caulfield Grammar School.