48 Alexandra Avenue
Canterbury

A coveted location in the Golden Mile precinct, one of Canterbury’s finest and most highly regarded residential areas forms the background for this highly desirable Edwardian family residence c1924. The home is surrounded by leafy, hedge lined gardens which are a sheer delight and provide exceptional indoor/outdoor lifestyle options. Whilst the interior reveals a captivating blend of subtle period elegance including timber fretwork and high ceilings with roses and cornices combined with its excellent contemporary interior living and entertaining areas overlooking a solar and gas heated pool.

The superbly renovated and extended interior presents in immaculate condition and benefits from the generous proportions typical of its era. Providing an inviting ambience featuring polished hardwood floors through the arched hallway leading to a study/home office, a formal sitting room with a box bay window and adjoining dining room, five zoned bedrooms, including a main with a box bay window, WIR and pristine ensuite; two family bathrooms and a laundry. An expansive family domain incorporates dining, living and sleek hostess kitchen equipped with marble bench tops and a full complement of prestige Miele appliances. Flowing through floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors to an undercover paved outdoor dining area, a second area with a fire pit plus the pool in a leafy, private garden – a perfect haven for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends., Other comprehensive appointments include a back to base alarm, security cameras, keyless entry, original OFPs and OFPs in the family room and outdoor dining area, zoned R/C heating & cooling, ducted vacuum, travertine tiled bathrooms, ample storage including storage loft above a temperature controlled wine room, watering system, garden lighting and shed plus auto gates accessing a double carport.

This impressive period home is enriched by the surrounding Golden Mile precinct, positioning this property amongst the areas finest homes. Close to Whitehorse or the historic Maling Road shops and cafes. Also the Balwyn Cinema plus many of Melbourne’s finest schools, parklands and public transport options are just minutes away - all of which enhances the lifestyle appeal of this prestigious location.