Canterbury 17 Highfield Road

Often sought and rarely found with a winning combination of spacious living, entertaining and family accommodation

A Canterbury classic, this gracious Edwardian home has been renovated, restored and seamlessly extended over 2 levels to create an ideal family sanctuary with superb indoor/outdoor entertaining featuring a sun-drenched, north-facing deck with city glimpses overlooking a solar-heated lagoon-style pool and private gardens.

Laden with ornate original detailing such as 4 open fireplaces, soaring ceilings with intricate roses, Baltic pine floors, rich stained glass entry and lavish fretwork, it combines sophisticated contemporary inclusions such as 3 family bathrooms including a discreet main bedroom ensuite, gourmet kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry with a cellar, gas open fireplace, split system air conditioning, security alarm and double carport with auto door and laneway access.

Incorporating a great balance of super spacious formal and casual living zones along with generous accommodation across both levels including a tranquil main bedroom with private garden views and 2 attic-style, upstairs double bedrooms with air conditioners, built-in robes and one with sweeping treetop views to the city skyline, this home offers exciting options for young or established family buyers looking for space and serenity with a blue chip postcode.

Privately positioned in lush landscaped gardens, this serene home is within walking distance to Canterbury Primary, is zoned for Camberwell High and surrounded by a choice of sought-after private schools including Fintona, Strathcona and Camberwell Grammar. A short walk from Maling Road cafes and boutiques, trains at Chatham or Canterbury Stations and Riversdale Road trams, it is just moments from Highfield Park or South Surrey Park, kinders, playgrounds and cycling paths along with major shopping precincts at Camberwell Junction, Westfield Doncaster, Glenferrie Road or Tooronga Village.

Leafy, landscaped and totally private setting surrounded by established amenities Above-average array of formal, casual and alfresco living with a heated pool Superb original detailing throughout including open fires, ceiling roses, stained glass Well-appointed with 3 bathrooms, guest powder, ducted heating, cooling and alarm Potential to further update and cosmetically enhance at leisure

Terms 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days

Land: 733 sq m approx.