744 Canterbury Road

Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Inspections By Private Appointment, Saturday 16th October between 10:00am - 11:00am. Contact Agent to book an inspection.

Magnificently positioned amidst 1651sqm approx. of spectacular botanic gardens with entry from Pembroke Street, this historic c1920 Arts and Crafts triple brick residence designed by renowned architect Arthur Peck displays all the grace and grandeur of the era. Designed to enjoy serene garden outlooks from every aspect, the refined interior dimensions display evocative period features including 4 metre ornate ceilings, timber paneling and beams, leadlight windows and original fireplaces. The broad verandah introduces a central reception hall of imposing scale flowing through to a palatial living room, elegant library and grand formal dining room opening out to a large verandah overlooking the beautiful established gardens. The superbly appointed timber kitchen includes a light-filled casual dining area. Enjoying garden views through a bay window, the main bedroom with en suite and built in robe is downstairs accompanied by a second bedroom with robe and a bathroom. Excellent family accommodation upstairs comprises three additional bedrooms with robes, a home office or sunroom, third bathroom and an expansive rumpus or billiard room beneath a timber strapped ceiling. The surrounding gardens with walking paths meandering throughout have been meticulously planted with deciduous, fruit and native trees that change colour with the seasons. Additional features include heating and cooling, an alarm, 4th toilet, separate laundry, huge attic, auto gates and double carport. Enviably situated close to Surrey Hills station, Surrey Park, Union Rd shops and schools, "Goodwood" is immaculately presented to enjoy now while also offering scope to update with the added possibility of sub dividing the land on Canterbury Road (STCA).