8 Monica Street, Essendon VIC 3040

Uncompromising in design and quality, this builder's own home within Mar Lodge, prestige define this breathtaking six bedroom, four bathroom plus study urban masterpiece. Exquisitely conceived and constructed, the family zone is flawless, lined with Italian porcelain underfoot and embellished with a modern fireplace and striking pendant lights cascading a double-height ceiling. Thick Calacatta marble drapes the kitchen island whilst leading Gaggenau appliances and integrated Leibherr refrigeration compete for the title of hero in the state-of-the-art kitchen. A seamless transition via double-glazed bi-folding doors to an extensive north-facing all-weather alfresco deck coupled with a glistening in-ground, solar-heated, salt-chlorinated swimming pool deliver entertaining perfection. Exploiting city panoramas or poolside balcony vistas, sublime accommodation which includes a master bedroom (WIRs/ensuite) on each level, accompanies four resplendent ultramodern bathrooms. An open retreat/rumpus also savours city views, simultaneously surveying the family domain below. Quality extras include zoned refrigerated cooling and ducted heating, alarm, video intercom, powder room, plantation shutters, oak parquetry floors, wool carpets and double carport.