Surrey Hills 8 Thornton Avenue
Exceptional family location
This gorgeous Edwardian home with impeccably-maintained character features is within easy reach of practically everything your family needs! Traditional period fixtures and fittings include soaring decorated ceilings with roses and cornices and polished timber floors framed by high skirtings. 4 bedrooms (3 with built-in wardrobes) are serviced by 2 bathrooms, the spacious main bathroom featuring a deep tub and big shower.
The decadent master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and a contemporary ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and granite-topped vanity. Considerately extended and updated in harmony with its heritage, the home opens up to a spacious living and dining zone framed by the fantastic backyard. A well-equipped kitchen features granite benches and splashbacks, complementing stainless steel European appliances. French doors welcome the outdoors in, with an alfresco entertaining area stepping up to a spa and shed.
Original features include sash windows and ornate fireplaces, with the modern appointments of ducted heating, ducted vacuum and an inverter split system. Nestled within a low-traffic avenue between Mont Albert and Whitehorse Roads, enjoy the nearby family-oriented amenities of Chatham and Balwyn primary schools, Canterbury Sports Ground and Community Gardens and Chatham station are within walking distance.
With fantastic local shopping close by, private schools, walking tracks, parks and trams are also within desirable reach.
Walk to parks and schools Nearby shops and trams High ornate ceilings Outdoor spa Granite benches Modern bathrooms
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days
Land: 12.5m x 42.68m - 533 sq m approx.
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Property Information
- Land area approx 533sqm
Nearest Schools
- In Catchment Area
- Independent Schools*
Primary School
- Chatham Primary School
Secondary School
- Camberwell High School
- Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Combined
- Fintona Girls' School
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
- Camberwell Grammar School
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School
- Genazzano FCJ College
- Kingswood College
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
- Carey Baptist Grammar School
- Presbyterian Ladies' College
- Mount Scopus Memorial College
- Ruyton Girls' School
- Methodist Ladies' College
- Trinity Grammar School Kew
Primary
- Our Holy Redeemer School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel School
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School
- St Dominic's School
- St Bridget's School
- St Bede's School
- St Francis Xavier's School
- St Anne's School
- St Cecilia's School
- Sacred Heart School
Secondary
- Siena College Ltd
- SEDA College (Victoria)
- Emmaus College - Burwood Campus
- Our Lady of Sion College
- Marcellin College
Special
- Berengarra School
- Andale School
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Fletchers Area Guide Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Take a look at one of our recent highlight auctions in Surrey Hills: The median house price recorded by the REIV for the September 2024 quarter was $2,300,000. The median unit price recorded by the REIV for the September 2024 quarter was $870,000. Agency of the Year 2018, 2019. 2022, and 2023 (Rate My Agent), Fletchers Canterbury - Winner The 13 km from Surrey Hills to the city takes about 30 minutes by car via Riversdale or Toorak Roads, or by train from Chatham or Surrey Hills stations.