2 Maling Road, Canterbury VIC 3126

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: Circa 1910, Abelia sits on an impressive 1,016sqm allotment and blends refined Edwardian elegance with contemporary family living. Featuring soaring 13-foot ceilings, ornate cornices and ceiling roses, this beautifully renovated home opens to expansive open-plan living overlooking a stunning rear garden and a superb poolside setting. Greeted by a picturesque garden and return verandah, a traditional formal entrance sets an elegant first impression. The home unfolds past a spacious master suite complete with dressing room and ensuite, a generous fourth bedroom, and a fully fitted executive study or home office featuring marble finishes and an open fireplace. A marble kitchen overlooks an expansive open-plan family domain complete with a family-sized laundry and powder room. Bifold doors connect effortlessly to an alfresco entertaining zone and landscaped gardens, ideal for refined indoor-outdoor living. Completing the outdoor space the property also boasts a sensational 12-metre solar-heated inground pool, alongside a stylish pool pavilion featuring a built-in TV and superb entertaining area. Upstairs offers two further generous bedrooms, each with walk-in robes, plus a versatile study/retreat and ample storage. Set within a tightly held heritage streetscape, the property benefits from a non-contributory status, providing flexibility rarely available in this prestigious enclave to future redevelop or renovate. Combined with its generous allotment, this creates outstanding long-term potential (STCA) while enjoying the immediate appeal of a character-rich Edwardian residence in a highly sort after location. Equipped with security features, including CCTV, an alarm system, automated entry gates, and high perimeter fencing. Additional features include a substantial double garage with automated door, mezzanine storage and workshop, four open fireplaces creating ambience throughout, beautiful period features, luxurious pure wool carpeting, and an exquisite French antique light fitting. Walk to Maling Road Village, Riversdale Road trams, 3 train stations, sought after Strathcona Grammar, Canterbury Primary, Camberwell High and within minutes to a host of Melbournes leading private schools, Middle Camberwell Shopping, Parkland, Walking Trails and Camberwell Junction.