Expressions of Interest Closing Saturday 8th February 5:00pm
This two-storey executive residence is a stunning townhouse with house-like proportions on its own title with no body corporate.
Polished concrete floors and exposed historic red Melbourne bricks give a unique warmth to the home, and with a hidden concrete-filled block wall, provide thermal mass and sound-proofing which keep it cosy in winter and cool in summer while reducing energy bills.
Designed and built for its one owner-occupier family it has double glazing throughout and instant gas heating downstairs which add to the home’s comfort level year-round as do ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living rooms and studies.
Two upstairs bedrooms have robes and a cleverly shared ensuite as well as a treetop Master with luxury ensuite and walk-in robes all have split-system heating and cooling.
His and hers studies, also located upstairs, have gorgeous natural light and offer all sorts of retreat/yoga/hobby options.
A gourmet stone kitchen features twin 600mm stainless steel electric fan-forced ovens and large gas cooktop. A huge walk-in butler pantry provides an abundance of storage, insulated wine closet and extra bench space.
The open-plan living and dining room overlook a landscaped and secluded backyard garden retreat with polished concrete, pergola, wood-fired pizza oven, lemon and apple trees.
There’s a full-size laundry, big storage area under the stairs, a downstairs powder room and large front room for family, TV and/or guest bedroom.
The oversize garage has tons of storage too, a bike/motorbike nook and concreted security bolt for valuable bikes, with remote-control as well as direct access to the back yard.
There’s a double clothes line undercover for drying clothes naturally all year-round which also gives extra sheltered storage… as does a large backyard shed, with electricity, hidden behind beautiful vines.
Northern orientation ensures natural light throughout the house, including the landscaped rear courtyard where entertaining in privacy on a garden-set barbecue patio is a serene and easy experience.
A hedge-secluded front-yard provides extra off-street parking, storage and gardening options.
Conveniently located beside the Darebin creek trail, close to Ford Park with children's playground, leash-free fenced dog park this home is just 5-10 minutes from fantastic shops and restaurants in Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Fairfield and High St Northcote… as well as a number of gyms, Northland Shopping Centre, Ivanhoe Grammar, Austin/Mercy and Warringal Private hospitals and the sensational new Northcote Aquatic Centre.
It’s just a 10-minute drive to the big carpark at Alphington train station then a 20-minute train trip into the city. The friendly St James Tennis Club and Yarra Hockey Club are just a five-minute walk away.
