54 Broadway, Camberwell, Vic 3124

A highly-prized Broadway address with extensive frontage in the prestigious Tara Estate showcases the glorious landscaped garden surroundings and magnificent Queen Anne-style profile of this beautifully enhanced family residence c1912. Set on an expansive dual-title 1831 sqm approx. allotment, this substantial two-level home combines elegance, refinement and an architect-designed infusion of contemporary luxury overlooking a waterfall swimming pool and picturesque formal grounds.

Secluded and secure with CCTV surveillance and dual automatic gate driveways, this illustrious residence from prominent Federation architects Ward & Carleton stands with stately confidence amidst properties of distinction delivering an unsurpassed family lifestyle near a selection of leading private schools. French oak floorboards, exquisite stained-glass and high whitewashed timber ceilings introduce a superb interior preceded by an entrance hall and spacious vestibule.

Brilliant bay windows, ornate plasterwork and decorative fireplaces define an ensemble of ground-floor rooms including a splendid sitting room, executive study (ceiling fans) and a stunning parents' bedroom suite boasting fully-fitted dressing room, luxe ensuite and direct pool access. Further is a second bedroom, full-size laundry and stylish powder and bathrooms. An upstairs children's wing includes a lounge/retreat, bathroom, two big bedrooms (robes) and a garden-view balcony.

Natural light cascades throughout a breathtaking as-new, double-glazed family zone where large living (gas fireplace) and dining areas flow to a luxurious integrated chef's kitchen that's perfectly curated with a stone-topped island bench, Bertazzoni Italian appliances (gas cooktop, double ovens), Liebherr double-door fridge/freezer, dishwashers and a huge butler's pantry with copious storage and a separate bar/wine cellar including drinks fridges.

Extra-wide stacker doors and retractable insect screens reveal an elevated undercover terrace with strip-heating, ceiling fan and a BBQ kitchen for first-class alfresco entertaining while just outside for endless family fun is a fully-automated, self-cleaning pool with three-sided waterfall and safety moat backdropped by a paved sundeck and layers of greenery. The park-like garden also offers circular driveway, water-feature ponds, firepit lounge and 80000-litre underground raintank/irrigation.

Other attributes include hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, security system, abundant storage, new carpets and carport. A Tara Estate treasure in a majestic garden setting, this lavish solid brick family home is enviably located close to elite schools, parkland, Anniversary Trail, Burke Road trams, East Camberwell train station, the Camberwell Junction retail-restaurant precinct and charming Maling Road Village cafes.