25 Thomas Street, Moonee Ponds, Vic 3039

Built in 1906, this elegant and substantial home on 815m2 is a glorious example of grand Federation architecture. With 12 foot ceilings perfectly framing intricate ceiling roses, leadlight windows, picture rails and stunning period fireplaces, Baltic Pine floors effortlessly escort you through classic sun drenched spaces. In the grand formal lounge, an open fireplace with 'Regency' mantle takes centre stage, whilst three elegant downstairs bedrooms are awash with heritage splendour, the main with a bay window, generous walk in robe and luxurious ensuite bathroom replete with double shower and soaking tub. Sympathetically renovated to maintain classic charm, beautiful Queensland Blackbutt flooring sets the scene for a glorious rear extension where a showpiece commercial grade kitchen sets a worthy stage for the culinary creation of 'The Mediterranean Diet', the highly regarded cookbook by dietitian and professor Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos, which was photographed here. Every connoisseur's dream, the kitchen boasts a regal white marble waterfall island bench, soft closing cabinetry, plumbed fridge space, Franke tapware, dual sinks and a stunning Ilve cooker with dual 900mm and 600mm ovens and multi hob burner (Tepanyaki and BBQ), and overlooks a gorgeous living and dining zone with gas JetMaster fireplace. Bringing the outdoors in, Concertina doors fully retract to reveal a Merbau deck for summer entertaining, with a shady Elm and north facing manicured garden with fruit trees. Upstairs, a second living zone (OFP) flows out to a covered rotunda and entertainment area with gas Jetmaster, speakers and sweeping views. The parent's retreat is a luxury haven, with an open fire place, deluxe ensuite (Kohler freestanding bath, oversized shower, Grohe tapware) and walk in robe whilst a serene, private terrace enjoys glistening city views. With a study/fifth bedroom option, third luxe bathroom (soaking bath), split system air conditioning, side driveway parking, rear ROW and manicured English front garden this gracious home is the epitome of stylish and convenient living all mere moments to Queens Park, Puckle Street precinct, city bound trams and your pick of quality schools including PEGS, Lowther Hall, St Columba's, Ave Maria and St Monica's.