88 McGowans Road, Donvale, Vic 3111

It's not difficult to picture the amazing family lifestyle awaiting you behind secure gates, it is blissful!
This clinker brick home features 5 robed bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and multiple living areas upon an elevated acre boasting spectacular views toward the Dandenong Ranges.

Gleaming Messmate flooring and brick feature walls are set off by soaring 3.3 metre ceilings with decorative cornices and abundant sunlight streaming in through large windows. Two bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes on the ground floor are serviced by a Blackwood-feature bathroom and semi-ensuite. A dining room adjoins the lounge room with an open fireplace set within a feature wall of hand-made bricks.

A well equipped kitchen and meals area merge with a bright spacious family room accessing a spectacular backyard. High-quality stainless steel Gaggenau appliances include a gas cooktop with fryer and BBQ facilities, double oven, Miele dishwasher and Victorian Ash cabinetry. The feature cast-iron spiral staircase in the family room was originally part of a ship, leading to 3 bedrooms and a study with amazing views, sharing a contemporary bathroom. Two of the 3 robed bedrooms have built-in desks and shelving.

A covered alfresco pavilion boasts a 9-person gas-heated spa (serviced by a shower & toilet), covered dining area and an in ground solar heated pool. Don't be fooled into thinking that's it - the expansive well established rear garden spans levels of water tanks, flourishing fruit trees, sheds, stables and fernery. Plus a double remote garage, double carport, workshop and cellar/studio building, with space for a boat or caravan. The highlight of this wonderful backyard is the breathtaking view.

Luxury appointments include: ducted heating, air conditioning, roller shutters, automated watering system along with rain water and grey water collection and recycling via 3 x 9000 litre water tanks.

This impressive family home offers a country-like privacy, yet is conveniently close to EastLink, Donvale Reserve, schools and Tunstall Square.

* Over 1 acre of well established gardens
* Heated pool and spa
* 5 star water system
* Ducted heating, split system cooling
* Exquisite views
* 5 Bedrooms
* 4 bathrooms

Terms 10% deposit, balance 60/90/120 days

Land: 4,254 sq m approx.