26 Albany Crescent

Surrey Hills VIC 3127

The leafy Windsor Park Estate perfectly complements the private and serene garden surrounds graced by this elegant late-Federation family home. Occupying a generous allotment of 1012sqm approx., “Abergeldie” c1910, named after a historic Scottish Castle, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home with Surrey Hills historical significance, built in the early 1900s. Highlighted by a distinctive facade typical of its era whilst also complemented by period features, including ocular and box bay windows, a picturesque slate roof with terracotta ridging; plus ornate high ceilings with roses and original OFPs.

Its period ambience is immediately apparent with Baltic Pine flooring flowing through a timber fretwork arched hallway leading to five bedrooms, a period-style family bathroom, a formal lounge, study, laundry and powder room. Through to a generous full-width family domain including dining, separate living and a well-equipped kitchen with a F & P dishwasher and Falcon Gourmet stove. Opening to a wide deck and deep rear garden with generious space for indoor/outdoor entertaining and family recreation. Other features include, ducted heating and R/C air conditioner (hallway, dining and lounge), garden sheds, fully equipped BBQ decking and off street parking. Although protected by a local Heritage Overlay there is also future scope to reconfigure the interior and update and extend the family living areas if desired (STCA).

Enhanced by the lovely canopy of trees flowing along Albany Crescent plus a convenient location moments from either Mont Albert or Surrey Hills Villages, Maling Road shops and cafes, an excellent array of schools, public or private, including a few moments walking distance to Surrey Hills Primary; parklands plus Surrey Hills Aqualink and bus services or the new Union Station.