1228 Dandenong Road, Murrumbeena VIC 3163

Set back on a block of grand proportions (720m2*), this stylish period home artfully marries a stunning 1920s original façade with contemporary interiors & a modern extension. Paying homage to the home’s architectural origins, impeccably maintained features of intricate ceiling stars & cornices, polished hardwood floors & stained-glass leadlight windows introduce you to the home’s elegant history & sophisticated style. A warm & welcoming living room of high ceilings runs off the grand entrance hall, fitted with an original open fireplace set in brick surrounds. Set at the front of the home boasting a north-facing aspect & views of the beautifully landscaped garden & verandah, is a spacious master bedroom with mirrored built-in robes & a delightful guest bedroom / sitting room with stunning open fireplace. Down the hall, a modern bathroom with bath & heated towel rails, a third bedroom, home office with original open fireplace & upstairs, a fourth bedroom with mirrored built-in robes & private study nook. Seamlessly bringing the home into a new era, a modern extension of impressive proportions & soaring ceilings fitted with skylights ingeniously creates a haven of space & light. Blended into the open-plan design, a gourmet island kitchen presents a perfect synergy of style, quality & convenience comprising stone benchtops, Smeg oven & gas cooktop & Miele dishwasher with a bonus butler’s pantry/laundry. Through bifold doors, a resort-style entertaining oasis with covered decked alfresco, lush lawn space, outdoor shower & large double garage that’s been transformed into a private entertainment space/work shed fitted with a ceiling projector & plenty of built-in storage. A second downstairs bathroom & covered double carport complete the floorplan of this spacious updated home with bonus amenities of over 5,500L of rain tank water storage, hydronic wall & central heating, subfloor hydronic heating & split-system in the living & ceiling fans throughout. Set in a standout location just moments to highly acclaimed local schools, parklands & famed Chadstone Shopping Centre, this elegant sanctuary of style perfectly symbolises Melbourne’s extraordinary architectural past whilst seamlessly introducing it to a new era. *Approximate Title Dimensions.