14 Frogmore Road, Carnegie VIC 3163

On a majestic garden parcel of some 1,003 sqm approx., this magnificent c1910 four bedroom plus study, four bathroom Federation masterpiece is an incredible celebration of poolside brilliance, exquisite entertaining and timeless appeal. A rarity with a self-contained studio and dual street access, it’s a captivating beauty offering the ultimate lifestyle for those searching for a ‘forever’ home. Highlighted by a tessellated tiled return verandah, high decorative ceilings, ornate cornices and retained leadlights in the original part of the home, it showcases a grand side hallway, an irresistible main bedroom suite (bay window seat, elegant robes and renovated ensuite), a generous second bedroom (built in robes), classic lounge and dining rooms (original fireplace), a superb fitted study and a subway tiled bathroom to service these rooms and any guests. The impressive open plan living and dining zone (gas fireplace) is the ultimate space to host Christmas celebrations and any family festivities – with its pure dream of a Hamptons style kitchen equipped with premium Siemens appliances, shaker style cabinetry, plumbing for fridge, a Walker Celano wine fridge and a lavish island bench. French doors extend the entertaining space onto the north facing Ekodeck setting which shades under an ornamental grapevine wrapped pergola, while overlooking the stunning solar heated swimming pool. Further on, there are a beautiful array of garden pockets, a massive rear laundry and a huge studio/rumpus room with air conditioning, wet bar, bathroom and storage - making it versatile as a guest house or teenage retreat. Back inside, upstairs presents as an ideal kids’ domain, with two well-proportioned bedrooms (deep robes), a vogue bathroom and a light filled retreat opening onto the north facing terracotta-paved balcony with views over the pool. One of Carnegie’s finest homes, this significant residence is complemented with hardwood floorboards, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, security, four rainwater tanks, a laundry chute, abundant storage, an oversized rear auto carport (accessed via McLaurin Road) and secure driveway parking for four behind an auto gate. In a quiet road with the Chadstone bus just around the corner, close to Koornang Road and Murrumbeena Village shopping and dining, skyrail train stations, the 67 tram, Carnegie Primary School and a wonderful collection of green spaces including Boyd Park, Murrumbeena Park, Packer Park and Koornang Park with its upcoming pool development.