16 Charles Road, Lilydale, Vic 3140

Opulent in scale offering a luxurious family lifestyle, this masterpiece perfectly blends modern design and character features with impeccable attention to detail. Proudly positioned on a superb one-acre (approx.) block in a sought-after pocket within short drive of Edinburgh College and Lillydale Lake, the front veranda offers a natural vantage point from which to admire stunning views to the Dandenong ranges.

Step inside and discover an elegant combination of classic interiors, modern style and intelligent layout offering the option of multi-generational living. Inspired by the warmth of the Federation era, timber details including wall panelling, decorative door surrounds and built in bookshelves create a visually striking ambience. A flexible layout includes five bedrooms, three ensuite appointed, plus study and three superb living areas.

A magnificent parent’s wing includes stunning library currently used as a pool room, master suite with dual aspect, filling the room with light and lush views, door to North facing balcony, luxurious ensuite with double vanities and separate toilet and huge dressing room. This entire wing can be shut off providing separate space for older relatives if desired.

A further four bedrooms are located in a separate wing and include a 2nd master bedroom with bath appointed ensuite, window seats, study nook and access to a private balcony and view. Plus, a 3rd ensuite appointed bedroom with walk in robe, large family bathroom with access from the pool area and deluxe laundry with drying cupboard, bench space ideal for sewing and plenty of storage.

The heart of the home kitchen, dining and family room with adjacent home theatre is an absolute revelation! Expansive yet inviting with stone fireplace and stylish glossy floor tiles, the family room and dining area opens up to a breathtaking kitchen. Quality appointed with Bosch appliances including three ovens (two are steam ovens) and dishwasher, this extraordinary kitchen is designed for entertaining en-masse with room for multiple cooks and showcases stone surfaces, soft closed cabinetry, centre island bench, separate washing zone and stunning butler’s pantry of your dreams.

Awash with morning sun and with access to a balcony, the breakfast room/study adjoins the butler’s pantry. At the other end of the family area discover a home theatre complete with AV equipment (amplifier, projector, and screen) where you’ll spend many wonderful movie nights with the family. French doors in the dining space open to a wonderful alfresco area leading to a solar heated inground pool, offering excellent indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

Fruit trees, chicken run, woodshed, massive under house storage, fabulous triple garage (barn) with built in workshop benches and mezzanine storage, an abundance of parking plus split system air conditioner, zoned gas ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, CCTV, and security system, add further appeal.