17 Kilburn Street

Strathmore VIC 3041

PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS

"HIAWATHA" surrounded by landscaped gardens on a vast 1500sqm approx. allotment, this historically significant residence retains the elegance and allure of its distinguished past whilst delivering an aspirational family lifestyle of unrivalled quality and floorplan flexibility. Built by the Peck family John Peck being one of the original founders of Cobb and Co the home itself boasts a grand interior showcasing an enormous master bedroom with fitted walk-in robe and private spa ensuite, together with four additional bedrooms, stylish main bathroom (also with spa) and guest powder room. Highlighting its design versatility is an elegant formal lounge or dining room, spacious theatre room/retreat (upstairs) and vast Versailles-inspired living room leading through to the commercial-grade kitchen complete with walk-in pantry and adjoining conservatory-style meals area. Internal paintwork by Derek Marvelly (famed for restoring Ravenswood and Werribee Mansion), wallpapers by Barbara Wilding of Paperhangings and an original mural by Vincent Fantauzzo serve to illustrate some of the truly bespoke features of this extraordinary home. Add to this a dedicated home office, internally-accessed three-car garage (remote-control), family-sized laundry and excellent storage options throughout, along with ducted heating and split-system air conditioning, alarm and CCTV, original lead-light windows, open fireplaces and towering ceilings with ornate plasterwork. Completing the picture is a simply stunning resort-style backyard featuring a large solar-heated in-ground pool, BBQ kitchen, paved entertaining area with retractable awnings and external WC, along with designer landscaping and thriving veggie garden/orchard, plus the original stables which now comprise a large workshop, separate studio and adjoining sewing/craft room. In the coveted Strathmore Secondary College zone, it's walking distance to Lebanon Street buses and Strathmore North Primary School, close to Napier Street shops and cafes, Pascoe Vale Station, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and easy access to Citylink.

In conjunction with Nelson Alexander