167 Balcombe Rd, Mentone is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1948. The property has a land size of 722m2 and floor size of 300m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024.
This grand and characterful home with its wide street frontage, cherished by the current owners for 35 years, is a commanding presence in this prime beachside location. With a distinct charm that is sure to appeal to those drawn to the distinguishing qualities of period homes, the residence features stunning art deco ceiling panels, decorative cornice, sash windows, picture rails and high ceilings throughout.
The impressive formal dining room with electric fireplace is complemented by a charming formal lounge with open fireplace, providing the perfect setting to retire and unwind. For everyday living, you will enjoy the open plan family room that opens to the partially covered patio, allowing for seamless entertaining whatever the weather.
A comprehensive upper floor extension delivers an overall extensive floorplan with multiple living areas and front and rear balconies, catering for both formal/informal and indoor/outdoor entertaining. Alternatively, the wide selection of living spaces can also accommodate multi-generational living, supported by master suites with adjoining bathrooms on both ground and upper levels, while today's essential home office presents a dedicated work space or potential fifth bedroom on the ground floor.
If the short ten minute walk to the beach feels too much at the end of a long day on those balmy summer nights, the enclosed gas-heated swim spa presents an even easier option for a refreshing dip at home.
Other features of this well-equipped home include:
* Plantation shutters
* Ducted heating and evaporative cooling
* Ducted vacuum
* Recently replaced hot water service
* Lock up garage, carport and additional off street parking
Centrally located within walking distance of Mentone Village and train station and surrounded by a multitude of highly regarded elite private and public schools, including Mentone Girls Secondary and Beaumaris Colleges, everything you could need is literally on your doorstep.
Centrally located within walking distance of Mentone Village and train station and surrounded by a multitude of highly regarded elite private and public schools, including Mentone Girls, Sandringham and Beaumaris Secondary Colleges, everything you could need is literally on your doorstep.
Feeling a little more energetic? Easy access to the 28.8km Port Melbourne to Mordialloc Bay Trail will have you enjoying Melbourne's coastline within minutes while a short drive takes you to highly acclaimed golf courses of the world-renowned Melbourne Sand Belt. Those more inclined to relax via a little retail therapy have a short seven minute drive to one of Australia's largest shopping and entertainment precincts, Westfield Southland.
Contact Dena on 0404 406 740 for further information on what this fantastic family home offers.
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The size of Mentone is approximately 4.5 square kilometres. It has 13 parks covering nearly 5.9% of total area. The population of Mentone in 2016 was 12965 people. By 2021 the population was 13197 showing a population growth of 1.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mentone is 40-49 years. Households in Mentone are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mentone work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.60% of the homes in Mentone were owner-occupied compared with 62.90% in 2016.
Mentone has 8,014 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mentone have seen a 19.83% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.07% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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