A showcase of grace and grandeur, this transcendent Mar Lodge residence characterises an uncompromising pursuit of quality and substance in family luxury.
Nestled among beautifully manicured gardens, a commanding façade derives inspiration from the area’s timeless Victorian architecture, with a stunning interior emphasising practicality, elegance, and flow. Instantly impressive, a broad entrance hall introduces a series of spacious living areas, with expansive formal living and dining rooms continuing through a dedicated waiter station en route to a remarkable main section. Soaking in streams of sunlight, an open-plan family/meals space adjoins a vast rear lounge with wet bar, while an enthusiast’s stone-top kitchen boasts a 900mm Smeg cooker, integrated Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and wide waterfall island. Delightfully private, a north-facing backyard features an oversized pool and spa, with a gorgeous Golden Elm tree serving as a captivating centrepiece and backdrop to summer afternoons with friends.
• A magnificent family home in the prestigious Mar Lodge estate
• Five substantial bedrooms joined by three luxe bathrooms and several living areas
• An expansive, north-facing backyard with pool, spa, and centrepiece Golden Elm tree
• Outstanding proportions, comprehensive heating/cooling, city views, and an 8-car garage
• Near revered schools, shopping/dining, city transport, and the Maribyrnong River
With sweeping views reaching the city skyline, a quiet upper balcony wraps around a fully-equipped theatre room; the space doubling as an ideal study or teenager’s retreat. Four considerable, robe-lined bedrooms are serviced by a superb central bathroom with separate WC, while a private terrace, dressing room, and stellar ensuite with spa bath enhance a sumptuous lower master. With a rear bathroom servicing both lounge and backyard, further highlights include ducted heating/cooling, spotted gum floors, CCTV, alarm, NBN, intercom/remote access control, gas and solar heating to pool and spa, a gas fire to formal living, powder room, 10,000ltr water tank and automated irrigation, laundry, and 8-car basement with secure cellar.
Zoned to acclaimed St Therese’s Primary, Aberfeldie Primary, and Buckley Park College while moments from leading private colleges, it’s mere steps from Keilor Road and Buckley Street shopping and dining, Lincoln and Buckley Parks, and the vibrant North Essendon Village, with city trains and trams, CityLink, and the picturesque Maribyrnong River close by.