6-8 Fitzgerald Street
Balwyn

There's no need to travel to enjoy an enviable resort-like lifestyle offered in this impressive period family residence c1915. Situated on a magnificent, wide garden allotment enhanced by a solar heated, salt chlorinated pool and north-south night-lit tennis court. Delivering wonderful recreation facilities to be enjoyed by a family of all ages or for entertaining friends in small or large numbers. Superbly blending period elegance and the proportions typical of its era with expansive contemporary living areas perfectly matched to the needs of today's family lifestyles; this home leaves nothing to be desired in terms of quality and attention to detail throughout the architect designed interior.

A tessellated tile verandah introduces the luxurious interior over two levels, featuring subtle period attributes, vistas of the lush landscaped gardens throughout and extensive views to the ranges. A wide entrance hall flows to a sitting room, library or home office, informal living room, bedroom/study and bathroom. Plus a downstairs main bedroom with a WIRs, fully-tiled ensuite and balcony. A generous family room includes a state-of-the-art Carrara marble kitchen with island bench, a prestige Falcon stove, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher and adjacent laundry; leading through French doors to a paved barbeque area and the court. Whilst upstairs has three double bedrooms all with BIRs, one with an ensuite and a family bathroom. Other comprehensive features include video intercom, Carrara marble finishes, hydronic heating, ducted cooling and vacuum, imported light fittings, surround sound, wine cellar, under-house and roof storage, 40,000l underground water tank, fully automated sprinkler system, auto gates and a large double garage.

Perfectly located in a leafy, family friendly area, just a few minutes walking distance to Balwyn Plaza shops, moments from Whitehorse Road tram and numerous parks including A'beckett, the Boroondara Sports Complex; plus easy access to an array of excellent schools, transport and the CBD or Mornington Peninsular via the Eastern Freeway.

Land size: 1,783sqm (approx.)