11 Bailey Avenue, Armadale, Vic 3143

Instantly appealing, immediately inviting, this impressive solid-brick freestanding period residence brilliantly merges the old with the new, its delightful facade promises, then fulfils, expectations with traditional spaces opening out to a stylishly executed family extension overlooking a secluded courtyard with an in-ground pool. Period detail from Baltic floorboards to tall ceilings with cornice work and stained glass highlight the original home with delightful formal living and dining rooms, linked via back-to-back fireplaces, effortlessly flowing to a sensational open plan living wing beneath a double height ceiling with picture windows and sliding glass doors linking to the courtyard. The kitchen has been equipped for those who love to cook and entertain with 2 Miele ovens, a Gaggenau cooktop with a steamer and grill and all the latest finishes from soft-closing cabinetry, marble benchtops and a pot washer. A ground-floor bedroom with a study area, walk-in robe and spa ensuite complements 2 top-floor bedrooms, one with an ensuite plus a third bathroom. There's off-street parking behind double gates, ducted heating, and air conditioning units all set in a quiet street immediately accessible to Glenferrie Roads shops and cafes, transport and the best that Armadale has to offer.