16 Margaret Street, Canterbury, Vic 3126

In the prestigious Maling Road precinct, the timeless combination of period craftsmanship, luxurious modern functionality and a beautifully botanic garden with pool ensure this magnificent Edwardian c.1910 residence offers the quintessential “forever family” home just minutes from Maling Village and leading private schools. Gently elevated behind a broad frontage on a handsome 991sqm, its classic return verandah façade hides exquisitely renovated and updated interiors that whilst superbly sophisticated, have been designed for family practicality and easy convenience.

High classical ceilings, bay windows with timber fretwork, leadlight detailing and elegant fireplaces add grace and refinement to original proportions before impressively extended open plan areas unfold to the expansive rear garden; a perfectly private, sun-filled sanctuary with dedicated alfresco entertaining, manicured lawned areas and the family-friendly, glass fenced pool. A formal living domain with traditional gas fireplace, is accompanied by a character-filled study with built-in office storage (or possible 5th Bedroom) and the large main bedroom flawlessly finished with an open fireplace, fully fitted walk-in robe featuring extensive storage and double ensuite with walk-in shower and heated floor and towel rail. At the rear, premium family living areas offer extensive custom storage and Heat n’ Glo gas fire adjoining zoned family dining and a simply superb, stone-finished kitchen featuring Wolf cooking appliances, Falmec range, integrated fridge/freezer, Zip hydro tap, Vintec drinks fridge, walk-in butlers pantry and wine cellar . Three additional bedrooms are served by a full-size family bathroom including two upstairs with excellent built-in robes and a third on the ground floor with open fireplace.

Further highlights include fully tiled designer bathrooms with chic brass tapware and custom cabinetry/storage, plantation shutters, timber floors, night-lit entertaining pergola with built-in BBQ, auto garden irrigation, secure intercom entry, alarm, CCTV, and remote double garage with storeroom via rear ROW.

Walk to Maling Road Village, Strathcona, Sienna College, Canterbury Primary and nearby trains with other premier private schools, popular St Dominic’s Primary, Camberwell Junction and Balwyn shopping available within minutes. Camberwell High and Canterbury Girls Secondary College zone.