12 Yonga Road, BalwynVIC

Immersed in elegance on a tranquil tree-lined street, this sunlit home is a peaceful family sanctuary offering a commodious four-bedroom plus home office layout in the coveted Balwyn High School zone. Encompassed by private gardens, the home indulges indoor-outdoor living, while sympathetically designed to mimic its environs with a natural palette of stone, timber, and woollen surfaces.

Beyond a secure gated entry, the home welcomes guests with 3-metre ceilings and Blue Gum floorboards amid a shower of natural light. Wrapped by a leafy aspect on each side, a formal lounge and dining room hosts refined gatherings, enriched by northerly light by day and an open fireplace by night. A grand open plan domain indulges everyday relaxation and meals, alongside vibrant celebrations, stretching onto a sheltered deck for indoor-outdoor enjoyment amid a lush garden setting.

A separate kitchen is an effortless workhorse for the entertainer, providing a full array of European appliances among unending stone benches and customised storage, including a central island for food preparation or kids’ snacks. A handy servery links the kitchen and open plan living domain to distribute tasty dishes, while also connecting to a covered brick patio to enrich weekend barbecue festivities.

Upstairs, a vast family retreat nurtures siblings’ play and homework in privacy, bordered by four generously sized bedrooms and a sparkling family bathroom. Each secondary bedroom offers space to rest and study beside extensive mirrored robes, while the master bedroom pampers parents with a private retreat and balcony with northerly neighbourhood views, plus a built-in robe and walk-in robe, and a luxurious spa-ensuite.

A downstairs home office adds versatility as a fifth bedroom, completing the floorplan alongside a guest powder room, a large laundry, and an internal-access double garage, plus rear access via Hertford Crescent for a caravan or boat. Positioned for family with Beckett Park and Playground at the end of the street, the home is an easy stroll to Balwyn’s eateries, shopping, and transport, while minutes from Balwyn High School, elite private schools, Westfield Doncaster, and the Eastern freeway.