1 Kerr Crescent, Camberwell, Vic 3124

Robert Caulfield is one of Melbourne's most recognised and skilful architects. Here, in his own home, with seemingly effortless skill he has integrated to a manageable domestic scale features one might hope to find in a modern mansion - a stunning accomplishment in a quiet Camberwell street.

This spacious home is designed for a family who entertain - a hundred guests may comfortably gather and they will be delighted by the brilliant central axis of the house and garden. Its hall leads into the light-filled 2 storey central atrium with a cathedral ceiling and out to the magnificent northern back garden's gas heated central pool with the gazebo as a backdrop. They will stroll past the indoor tree reaching towards the ceiling and reinforcing the sense of being in an open space in the centre of the home - an architectural feat repeated from European Palaces or modern grand public buildings and used here with delightful subtlety. Following this palatial precedent, or perhaps treating this great hall as a Mediterranean village square, radiating from the atrium are marvellous living and dining rooms, a study and library. This all works unbelievably well!

Of course, the basic fundamentals of family living are superbly managed. The dining room connects directly to the splendid kitchen within the family room-meals area, the downstairs bedroom is adjacent to a bathroom and is perfect for guests, the infirm or parents wanting to be away from the children. The upper floor includes a library and 3 more bedrooms with access to a front or rear balcony. There is a 2nd family bathroom plus a generous main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe.

Naturally, the heating, cooling, cooking and washing facilities are beautifully executed. The basement includes a double garage and large workshop / store area, plus additional sub-floor storage. An 8,000 litre underground rain water tank services the pool and lawns.

Just a moments walk from Burke Road's tram, the home is also close to local shops, with both Camberwell Junction and the Eastern Freeway quickly accessible.

* National Design Award
* Award winning architect Robert Caulfield
* Award winning builder Ron Englehart
* Stunning sky lit central atrium
* Wonderful choice of living and dining areas
* Pool and gazebo
* 4 bedrooms (1 downstairs), study
* 3 bathrooms
* Quiet street near Burke Road's tram, shops
* Brilliant for entertaining
* A peerless family home

Land 780 sq m approx.
Terms 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days

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