"Alston" c1889 - Period Perfection In Lovely Gardens

Located in one of Canterbury's prettiest tree-lined streets and most prized areas close to the historic Maling Road shops and cafes, Canterbury station and gardens plus an excellent array of prestige private and public schools. This magnificent elevated Victorian family residence's unforgettable dimensions are more than matched by its absolutely beautiful garden surrounds on a wide allotment of 1,451sqm approx.

Exemplifying the elegance of the Victorian era this gracious Hawthorn brick residence showcases a superb array of exquisite period features representing its past character, including a slate roof, iron lacework verandahs, tessellated tiling high decorative ceilings with roses and coloured leadlight glass. The immaculately presented interior features an arched hallway, formal sitting room, four zoned bedrooms, large main bedroom with bay window, WIR and stylish ensuite, two rear bedrooms which share an ensuite, a family bathroom and powder room. Plus an expansive family domain with adjacent study/office and laundry. Incorporating a sleek kitchen equipped with CaesarStone benches, prestige Euro appliances and butler's pantry flowing to a generous, covered alfresco dining and entertaining area with a barbeque kitchen, auto blinds and overhead heating. All overlooking a private rear garden with solar-heated pool and delivering wonderful amenities for year round indoor/outdoor relaxation, dining and family enjoyment. Other comprehensive appointments of this beautiful period home include alarm, marble OFPs, ducted heating, ample storage including under house, rain water tank, remote 4-car garage with lane access plus an upper level retreat/rumpus room or gymnasium, pool bathroom and a workshop.

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Welcome to Canterbury 3126

  • Median House Price

    $3,257,500

  • 3 Bedrooms

    $2,237,000

  • 4 Bedrooms

    $3,362,500

  • 5 Bedrooms+

    $4,653,750

Canterbury, 10 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD, radiates exclusivity and prestige. This esteemed suburb is renowned for the picturesque Canterbury Road, lined with majestic trees, and the charming Maling Road shopping village.

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