15 Lorne Grove
Camberwell

Magnificently occupying an exceptional 2,998sqm approx. established garden allotment with north-south tennis court and pool, this distinguished c1889 solid brick Victorian mansion provides a unique family environment in one of Camberwell’s most prestigious addresses.

Set well back behind a return drive, the marble entrance hall introduces a gracious sitting room with fireplace and a grand formal dining room with a marble fireplace, both beneath soaring 16ft ceilings. A vaulted velvet lined ceiling presides above the spectacular timber paneled billiards room with marble fireplace and built in bar. In a private wing there is a refined executive study and adjacent den with wet bar.

Cathedral timber and glass ceilings accentuate the sense of space and light in the sensational family living and dining rooms with a majestic marble open fire, internal garden and a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast alcove. Bi-fold doors open out to the picturesque north-facing botanic gardens with built in al fresco dining nook, a heated pool and spa, north-south en tous cas tennis court with lights and pavilion and a fabulous self-contained pool house or guest accommodation with bathroom, kitchenette and laundry.

An abundance of versatile family accommodation comprises on the ground level a library or 6th bedroom, adjacent retreat and bathroom. A glorious staircase passing a stunning hand painted stained-glass window leads to the palatial main bedroom with dual walk in robes, dressing room and lavish marble en suite, two bedrooms with their own studies and robes, two additional robed bedrooms and a marble bathroom with sunken bath. A widow’s walk accessed by concealed stairs affords spectacular 360 degree views.

A once in a generation opportunity close to Burke Rd shops and restaurants, Camberwell station, trams and multiple leading schools, it includes ducted and underfloor heating, powder-room, laundry, huge basement wine cellar, garden art studio, aviary, irrigation and 6-car garage.

**Inspections by appointment at advertised times.