Glen Iris 56 Gardiner Parade

Much admired, this elegant residence, architect-designed and significantly enhanced by its current owners, will impress the most fastidious of buyers with its sweeping living and entertaining spaces flowing out to a landscaped courtyard along with a dazzling array of premium inclusions throughout a three-level floorplan.

In an elevated and sought-after location with leafy, sunset views from two levels, its clever design ensures effortless entertaining with sublime formal living and dining featuring a built-in bar, private side deck and gas open fire, vast casual living opening to an elegant terrace with striking waterfall rockery and a central kitchen with an Ilve double oven, integrated Miele dishwasher, appliance hub and 3 serving stations. A spacious adjoining dining area with ceiling-height leadlight and stained glass window has tranquil courtyard views.

Meticulously-appointed and full of surprises, highlights include a ground floor wing with 2 bedrooms and a central bathroom that has potential as a home office and meeting room. Additionally, a basement level with its own cellar, gym, powder room, plant room and 4-car garage with lockable storage and a massive workbench, has instant appeal for tradespeople or hobbyists.

The top floor is dedicated to 3 bedroom accommodation, 2 with study alcoves and fitted robes sharing a central family bathroom and the main with a parents' retreat, large walk-in robes and an indulgent spa ensuite with underfloor heating.

This home showcases a dazzling array of cutting edge technology, ranging from security swipe card access and back to base alarm through to zoned surround sound system, sensor lights, communications hub, closed circuit television and Commander phone system. Added incentives are brilliant storage options, hardwood timber floors, imported tiling, 2 guest powder rooms, tinted, double glazed windows with plantation shutters, plumbed barbecue, stained glass accents, ceiling fans in each bedroom, garden lighting and sprinkler system, ducted heating, split system cooling, ducted vacuum and an Olympic-sized trampoline.

Metres from parkland options including Nettleton Reserve, Ferndale Park and Gardiners Creek cycling paths to the CBD, this home is just a short walk to Gardiner or Glen Iris railway stations and Burke Road or Malvern Road trams. Close to leading primary and private schools including Korowa and Sacre Coeur, this ideal address is moments from shopping options in Camberwell Junction, High Street Ashburton or Chadstone Shopping Centre and a short drive to Monash Freeway access.

A unique and captivating home that more than meets the demands of contemporary family living.

Also visit the stand alone website at: www.56gardinerparadegleniris.com

Superb appointments throughout an elevated 3 level floorplan High impact with low maintenance appeal and versatile options Extra-large room sizes and flow-through formal and informal living spaces Impressive, secure and totally private in a landscaped setting High end appliances, premium security, communications and intercom systems Sought-after, highly convenient address with striking sunset views