24 The Ridge, Canterbury, Vic 3126

In the rarefied surrounds of Canterbury’s Golden Mile precinct, this imposing 1918 residence and its extraordinary 1,333 sqm parcel present a once in a generation opportunity in this most esteemed location surrounded by many of Melbourne’s most prestigious homes and family estates. With no heritage overlay, build a brand-new state of the art sanctuary or explore the possibilities for redevelopment (STCA) behind an incredible 29.65m frontage.

Impeccably maintained in elegantly manicured grounds by the one family since 1960, the home retains its grace and grandeur in a series of exquisitely beautiful rooms that feature soaring ceilings, magnificent leadlight windows, and the irresistible storybook character of a large family home with many stories to tell.

Outside, the glorious mature garden with its feature trees, bronze sculpture, fountain, rose garden and oversized pool provides an idyllic setting for children to run and play, adults to entertain or extended families to celebrate benchmark occasions. Harness the classical romance of the original home and its unique setting and renovate or remodel to create one of the area’s most beautiful homes.

Accommodation includes formal sitting and dining rooms with gas open fireplaces, family living with fabulous vintage seating, large kitchen with modern appliances and scullery/walk in pantry, six bedrooms including one on the ground floor with walk in robe, oversized ensuite and powder room, and five upstairs including the main with built in robes, open fireplace and ensuite access to one of two family bathrooms.

Features alarm, separate studio/sewing room, glorious gardens with manicured lawns and feature trees, water tank, auto garden irrigation, large pool with sauna/shower, workshop/shed, 2-3 car carport and multiple forecourt and driveway parking behind remote gates.

Walk to Camberwell Grammar Schools and Burke Road trams with minutes to Camberwell Junction and Melbourne’s most esteemed private schools. A once in a generation opportunity indeed.