9 Graham Street
Surrey Hills

Offered for the first time in almost a quarter of a Century, ‘Erskine’ benefits from a masterful Ron Hartley renovation that perfectly unites its circa-1935 Art Deco character with a contemporary, yet period-sensitive, alfresco flow to delight the proudest of entertainers. Grandly elevated above its privileged high side of the street, this is a much-loved, warm and welcoming California Bungalow that culminates in a sun-drenched poolside area where the promise is one of endless summers of fun.

At its heart, the home’s open-plan dining / living room is impressively sized and seamlessly connected to a rear deck and paved alfresco dining, all of which is perfectly oriented to supervise the sun-drenched joy of the heated in-ground swimming pool. Underpinned by a gourmet kitchen in which granite benchtops are complemented by Miele appliances and a well-designed Butler’s Pantry, the home’s back-end has clearly been crafted for entertaining.

Each of the bedrooms is a spacious sanctuary appointed with substantial built-in robes – one also with a convenient built-in desk – plus there are two sparkling family-sized bathrooms, a lounge room with gas-converted fireplace and dining room with a traditional mantle. Meanwhile, at the front of the home an attractive veranda basks in afternoon sun while offering the perfect vantage point to enjoy city views, plus there is all the exquisite ceiling detail, picture rails and hardwood flooring of the Art Deco era, as well as ducted heating, evaporative cooling, an inspired drying rack in the laundry and driveway parking for two vehicles.

Just a leisurely stroll from Riversdale Road cafes, Wattle Park and trams for easy access to the city, Camberwell Junction and a diversity of elite private schools, plus you have an excellent golf course just a couple of minutes away, also at Wattle Park.