Lilydale 9 Belle Vue

Cherbury - a local landmark with lavish original detail and contemporary allure.

Built in the late 1800s and steeped in local history, Cherbury is a much-admired, storybook Victorian home set in established gardens with commanding views of the Lilydale township that has been expertly and seamlessly restored, renovated and extended over 2 levels to create a contemporary family sanctuary within a grand period home.

Owned by various local luminaries from Lilydale's historical past, Cherbury has been in the same family for the past 41 years where it has undergone its most significant transformation with the addition of modern amenities such as a spa bathroom, main bedroom shower ensuite, conservatory-style casual living and dining, an inground lagoon-style pool and Cherbury's crowning glory - a vast first floor retreat rich in period detail and reclaimed materials such as timber panelling, roof trusses, an open fireplace, plate rails and sash windows that capture magnificent 180-degree sunset views across rolling fields through to Croydon Hills and Chirnside Park.

With considerable street appeal, it comprises elevated entry with return verandahs, welcoming hallway with plate rails and etched glass accents leading to a grand and gracious front dining room and opposite, a main bedroom with robes and a built-in shower, both with tranquil views, bow-front bay windows and soaring ceilings. Zoned separately are 3 additional bedrooms sharing a main bathroom finished in period tiling with a twin vanity. A cosy formal sitting room has another open fire, and leads into a superb casual living zone with clerestory-style skylights, well-designed kitchen, adjoining dining and casual living with a wood heater and ceiling-height glazing capturing distant views and opening to a paved courtyard with an inground pool and triple garage accessed from Jennifer Road. A craftsman-built staircase with dark-stained balustrading leads to the upstairs rumpus room with a guest powder room that has future potential as an indulgent main bedroom suite or guest accommodation.

Set in magnificent established gardens with a wood shed and specimen magnolia and camellia trees, Cherbury is just a few minutes' walk to shops, train station, Mount Lilydale Mercy College, St Patrick's Primary School, Warburton Trail cycling, walking and pony track and Lillydale Lake and within a short drive to Yarra Valley wineries, Eastland shopping and Eastlink freeway to the city or Mornington Peninsula.

Restored original detailing including open fireplaces, ceiling roses, Baltic floors Well-designed with flow-through entertaining spaces opening to a poolside patio Impressive first floor rumpus room with sweeping views and scope to reconfigure Light and bright throughout two levels with quality finishes and fittings Generous triple garage doubles as extended poolside entertaining Ducted heating, security alarm, substantial underhouse storage

Terms: 10% deposit, balance negotiable