“Lancewood” – c1886

A splendid example of grand Victorian architecture, this landmark c1886 mansion set within 1157sqm approx. of landscaped garden and pool surrounds impressively displays the magnificent proportions and exquisite original elegance of the era. Secluded behind a high hedged garden with fountain, a black and white tiled verandah introduces the imposing arched marble entrance hall featuring soaring ceilings and ornate period details. A refined billiards room, gracious sitting room, glorious formal dining room and media room all feature marble mantelpieces with working fireplaces. The casual dining room and gourmet kitchen appointed with Miele/Bosch appliances and marble benches is adjacent to a sensational glass roofed conservatory style living room opening to a large entertaining terrace overlooking the captivating northeast facing private garden with gas/solar heated pool and pool house/gym. An abundance of exceptionally well-proportioned family accommodation comprises a downstairs bedroom with marble bathroom and robe while 2 staircases access the beautiful main bedroom with marble en suite and built in robe, a third bedroom with robe, two additional bedrooms with robes, a family bathroom, a large retreat with gas fire and a home office with marble fireplace. A “widows’ walk” accessed by pull-down ladder offers breathtaking views to the city while on the basement level there is an atmospheric bluestone wine cellar with bar. Amidst Melbourne’s leading private schools and only a moment’s walk to the fabulous shops, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and trams on Glenferrie Rd, Glenferrie station and Kew Junction, it includes an alarm, hydronic heating, ducted heating/cooling, laundry, irrigation, shed, 55,000ltr rainwater tank, lock up storage and auto gates.