15 Hayes Street, Bentleigh, Vic 3204

Setting a stage for grandeur and class, this imposing five bedroom plus study four bathroom French Provincial residence is a class act that redefines the beauty in entertaining. Welcomed by a timber and wrought iron entrance and adorned with herringbone European Oak parquetry, deep classical cornices, impressively high skirting boards and the luxury of marble and travertine, this incredible home presents a space that’s both spectacular for entertaining and warm for family living. Full of natural light, this prized abode showcases a gorgeous sitting room with gas fireplace, a north facing open plan entertaining room highlighted by the stately Hamptons style marble kitchen with its Miele appliances and butler’s pantry; double doors to a downstairs guest suite with bespoke dressing room and luxe travertine semi ensuite; and a customised laundry. Enjoying city views, upstairs is home to a lavish family retreat, a magnificent bedroom suite with two unrivalled walk in robes, an executive study and a palatial ensuite with stone bath; three further divine bedrooms (shaker style built in robes) including two with a shared travertine ensuite; and a central travertine bathroom. Bi-fold doors open to the north facing rear garden with a pavilion style honed bluestone alfresco patio surrounded by the softness of lavender and lawn, while offering hedged borders for privacy. Formal in its parterre garden, this distinguished home is fully appointed with ducted heating/air conditioning, video intercom, an alarm, security door, ducted vacuum, touch light switches, imported double glazed windows, quality drapes and window furnishings, garden lighting, solar hot water and auto gates to a four car auto garage (rear roller door). In the McKinnon Secondary College zone, an easy walk to Centre Road shops, cafes, restaurants and services, Bentleigh station, buses, childcare and Bentleigh Rec Reserve, zoned for Bentleigh West Primary School, minutes to OLSH College, St Bede’s College and other independent schools.