Presiding over captivating landscaped gardens, this splendid example of Federation grace and elegance offers delightful family accommodation, enriched by second storey vistas to the city skyline and an exclusive location. Highlighted by original Baltic pine floors, exquisite leadlight windows and high ceilings accented by detailed ceiling roses, the residence has been thoughtfully renovated in keeping with its heritage. Blending period features with modern requirements, the elegant foyer introduces a lovely drawing room and classic formal lounge and dining areas displaying wallpaper with French Mauny borders. Casual spaces of family, meals and kitchen zones overlook the enchanting rear garden and smoothly merge to an alfresco deck. The well-appointed, spacious kitchen houses Carrera marble-topped island bar and stainless-steel 900mm oven with 6-burner stovetop, soft-close cabinetry and handy deck servery. A beautiful bay-windowed bedroom and two further bedrooms share a deluxe twin-vanity bathroom and charming powder room. Upstairs hosts the master bedroom with walk-in-robes and city panoramas, a fifth bedroom and the ultimate dual-vanity, 'claw-bath' bathroom with seamless shower and stunning CBD views. Features include original fireplaces in most rooms, attractive wainscoting, ducted heating/cooling, split-systems, timber workshop/shed, water tanks and double carport. Wonderfully positioned to Surrey Hills Primary School, Camberwell High School, private schools, parks, local shops and cafes, iconic Maling Road shopping strip, Box Hill Central while only a short drive to Camberwell Junction or Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre. Features Lot/Plan No: 2/TP517323