Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 7

Description: Displaying the grandeur and refinement of classic European architecture, this brand-new architect-designed residence is an exemplary showpiece of palatial proportions, luxurious imported finishes, and 21st-century technology beautifully set against a breathtaking outdoor entertainment and pool precinct. An imposing central reception hall featuring high ceilings and oak parquetry floors makes an immediate impression as it introduces a magnificently proportioned formal sitting and dining room with a marble gas log fire and lavish marble cocktail bar with bar fridge and French doors to a north-facing terrace. The spectacular open-plan living and dining room with a marble gas fire is served by a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen appointed with a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, including a coffee maker and steam oven, an integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, striking marble benches and a full butler's pantry. A series of French doors extend the living and entertaining options out to a large travertine-paved undercover terrace with a gas fire, deluxe BBQ kitchen, pool bathroom and a picturesque, heated pool at the centre. A guest bedroom with walk-in robes and travertine ensuite is conveniently positioned on the ground level while a lift and seductively curved wrought iron and timber staircase leading up to the extravagant main bedroom with gas log fire, full-width balcony offering views to the ranges, an opulent custom Poliform dressing room and designer travertine ensuite. There are also three additional bedrooms with stylish ensuites and walk-in robes, an expansive retreat and an executive study. The second level opens out to a sensational sun-drenched travertine terrace with stairs down to the pool terrace. On the basement level, also accessed by a lift, there is a cinema room with a built-in marble bar, a gym/yoga room, sauna, bathroom, a temperature-controlled wine cellar/tasting room and a 8 car garage. Exclusively situated in the Golden Mile close to Whitehorse and Burke Rd trams, Balwyn Village, a range of elite schools, Deepdene Park and bike trails, it is comprehensively appointed with alarm, video intercom, CCTV, zoned RC/air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, powder-room, laundry, storage, auto gates and home automation.