96 Rochester Road, balwyn

Palatial space and sophisticated French Provincial style

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Luxurious and palatial on three spectacular levels, showcasing unadulterated quality and stunning attention to detail, and with a vast amount of generous living zones, this breathtaking French Provincial residence is a masterpiece that needs to be seen to be believed!

Indulgent and opulent with dark timber, stone, and marble finishes, and graced with classical features that have a modern edge including designer chandelier lighting, exquisite ceiling roses and cornicing, and elegant drape curtains just to name a few. This tri-storey home is pure brilliance. A striking entry with a wide hallway leads you through to two expansive ground floor living zones including a formal lounge room with gorgeous gas log fireplace, and the huge central zone with bright and dedicated living and dining areas.

The sumptuous marble kitchen which is incorporated into the main living hub has everything you could possible need to cook on a small and large scale, including a sizeable island bench, full stainless steel Miele appliances including a coffee machine and steamer oven, refined soft-close cabinetry, and a large butler’s kitchen with Miele/Smeg appliances. This central living and dining zone further opens out to a magnificent elevated covered alfresco terrace which has memorable easterly views plus a BBQ kitchen perfect for summer dining outdoors. The ground floor further enjoys a study and a spacious guest bedroom with WIR and ensuite.

The lower ground floor continues the level of excellence with a luxurious theatre room, versatile open living with kitchenette which could be a rumpus/family/games room, bedroom with semi-ensuite, wine cellar, and access out to a 2nd undercover outdoor area. The top level is home to 4 more bedrooms which have WIR/BIR storage and their own dedicated ensuites. There are essentially 2 master bedrooms on this floor, including the immense main master retreat which has deluxe double vanity ensuite with spa bath.

Other property extras include light-filled top floor retreat with sink, lift access to all levels, laundry with outdoor access, ground floor powder room, ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, security system, terrific storage options throughout, rainwater tank, remote security gates, and a double remote garage.

Moments to some of the area’s most exclusive schools including Balwyn Primary School, Fintona Girls’ School, Camberwell Grammar School, Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, and Camberwell High School. You’re also near Balwyn Village shops and restaurants plus Woolworths supermarket, John August Reserve, Balwyn Park, Beckett Park, buses, 109 tram route to the CBD, and Canterbury Station.