Balwyn North 1202 Burke Road
Modern Family Living with a Traditional Local History
Turn the page of local history to one of the early homes built in this area. Constructed by the dairy owner who serviced the rural properties of North Balwyn, this brick residence was built c1930s overlooking the tranquil Koonung Creek Valley where cattle grazed and the freeway now runs.
This exceptional residence in the Riverside Estate has housed 4 generations of its next family over the past 70 years, and while retaining its superb period features, has been extended to cater for modern family living. This combination of the traditional and the contemporary is presented in immaculate condition surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and alfresco entertaining spaces.
The original front section of the home is all double brick and comprises an elegant formal lounge and separate dining room, spacious main bedroom, entry hall, study, second bedroom and refurbished bathroom, enhanced by traditional high ceilings, cornices, light fittings, custom joinery and cabinetry, and leadlight windows.
The stylish contemporary kitchen opens onto a vast family living area flooded with natural light, looking out over the lush private garden and inviting rear verandah, and another bedroom, fitted laundry and second bathroom.
Zoned for Kew High School and Belle Vue Primary School with easy access to Kew private schools, the Eastern Freeway, Koonung Creek Trail and Hays Paddock are conveniently close by, with city tram and bus, Coles Supermarket and North Balwyn Village just minutes away.
Features
Kitchen with quality appliances, walk-in pantry, ample bench and cupboard space Ducted heating and split system reverse cycle air-conditioning Wide undercover return verandah Water feature and Grassed play area A choice of 2 alfresco dining settings Rear shed and workshop Double carport and off-street parking
Terms 10% deposit, balance 90 days
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Property Information
- Land area approx 1,040sqm
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Property Features
- Carports 2
Nearest Schools
- In Catchment Area
- Independent Schools*
Primary School
- Belle Vue Primary School
Secondary School
- Kew High School
Combined
- Genazzano FCJ College
- Ivanhoe Grammar School
- Alphington Grammar School
- Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
- Camberwell Grammar School
- Fintona Girls' School
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School
- Carey Baptist Grammar School
- Ruyton Girls' School
- Trinity Grammar School Kew
- Methodist Ladies' College
- Xavier College
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Primary
- St Bede's School
- St Anne's School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel School
- Mary Immaculate School
- St Clement of Rome School
- Sacred Heart School
- St John's School
- St Bridget's School
- St Bernadette's School
- St Anthony's School
- Our Holy Redeemer School
Secondary
- Marcellin College
- Our Lady of Mercy College
Special
- Andale School
- Giant Steps Melbourne
- St Paul's College
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Fletchers Area Guide Balwyn North, VIC 3104
Agency of the Year 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023 (Rate My Agent), Fletchers Balwyn North - Winner Balwyn North is located 10 kilometres east of the Melbourne business district and is also known as North Balwyn. As part of the post-war development plan, Balwyn North is recognised as the first of its kind to be part of suburbia. With large residential homes on generous blocks and few industrial sites Balwyn North was the ideal family suburb. Today it is part of the Government region known as the City of Boroondara.