20 Durham Road, Surrey Hills, Vic 3127
Sold: $1,960,000 (03-22-2014)- hotel 4
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Under majestic street trees in the prestigious and aptly named English Counties Estate, this elegant, turn of the century, block fronted Victorian timber home offers a striking presence.
Combining the warmth and period features of its traditional front rooms with generous living and entertaining spaces complemented by quality modern finishes and fittings, this 4 bedroom plus study, 2 storey home provides the perfect environment to cater for a modern family lifestyle.
Gracious formal living and dining rooms with high, pressed metal ceilings overlook the immaculately maintained front garden. The main bedroom offers an ensuite with built- in- robes and delightful lead light windows. Across the classic central hallway with its pine floorboards and dado detail is a study/home office that could easily serve as a 5th bedroom.
An expansive open kitchen/family/meals space provides a setting for all manner of family living and entertaining possibilities and opens out to an alfresco deck, large spa and private rear garden. The kitchen presents quality cabinetry and appliances, the centrepiece of which is an impressive stone island bench and striking Red Gum breakfast bar.
A bedroom, spacious bathroom, separate powder room and laundry/sewing room are at ground level whilst the upstairs level comprises 2 further bedrooms with BIRs, one with access to roof cavity storage, skylit bathroom, teen retreat area and balcony. Additional features include ducted heating and split system reverse cycle air-conditioner downstairs and refrigerated air-conditioning upstairs, gas log fire, double auto garage and workshop, cubby house, water tanks and a wide, wrap around bull nose verandah.
Chatham Station is within walking distance with Surrey Hills Village and Maling Road offering diverse shopping options, eateries and train access to the CBD. Also close proximity to Riversdale Road tram, Canterbury Primary School, Siena, Strathcona and Camberwell High School.
* Gracious 4 bedroom plus study Victorian timber home
* Formal living and dining rooms rich in period detail
* Light and open contemporary kitchen/family/meals area
* Rear alfresco entertaining deck with spa
* Within walking distance of Chatham Station
* Close to shops, primary and secondary schools and tram
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 90/120 daysLand: 941 sq m approx.