18 Robert Street, Balwyn NorthVIC

A magnificent renovation takes mid-century architecture to a whole new level in this simply stunning family home in the prestigious Balwyn High School zone. Elevated and set back in premium landscaped surroundings, a spectacular design by renowned modernist architect Harry Ernest retains its original character, adding rich 1960s charisma to a beautifully luxurious contemporary home now perfectly suited to flexible living and lavish any-scale entertaining.

Introduced by a signature elevated terrace, unforgettable four-bedroom plus study, three-bathroom accommodation features multiple living and indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, a palatial Herbert and Howes designed parents' retreat featuring panoramic horizon views, second ensuited bedroom on ground floor, fully fitted home office/fifth bedroom, sumptuous Enki pool, four car garage and additional off-street parking.

Only meters from Greythorn Park, enjoy easy access to leading private schools, Balwyn High School, Greythorn Primary, local Greythorn Shopping Centre as well as a range of renowned shopping and dining precincts including Balwyn Village and Westfield Doncaster, buses, the Eastern Freeway and all the amenities that have made Balwyn North one of Melbourne’s most prized family destinations for generations.

Set in attractively landscaped gardens on 803sqm (approx.), a restored terrace façade with an impressive front entry door unlocks generously proportioned interior spaces that flow from a foyer entry through two separate living and dining domains where panoramic glazing delivers glorious, elevated views of the garden and tree top surroundings as far as the Yarra Ranges. A state-of-the-art entertainer’s kitchen finished in striking stone features premium appliances including Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, two 900ml Bosch ovens, superb Pitt fully integrated cooktop, Franke sink with insinkerator and central island, whilst sliding French doors open to alfresco entertaining beside an Escea gas fire, outdoor BBQ kitchen with drinks fridge and the heated pool with entertaining cabana.

In their own wing, the spacious home office and three beautifully appointed, oversized bedrooms overlook the pool, two with built-in robes, desks and storage accompanied by a premium family bathroom, the third an ideal ground floor master bedroom with large walk-in robe, ensuite and pool access. Upstairs, a palatial design by Herbert and Howes has added an entire top floor devoted to a parents’ retreat with fitted walk-in robe/dressing room, an incredible marble ensuite featuring Boyd Alternatives vanity and freestanding bath, and a palatial bedroom with a sitting domain featuring floor to ceiling sliders to an expansive tree-top terrace with Ranges views. Includes basement rumpus/gym, powder room, Hydrotherm hydronic heating and towel rails, ducted air conditioning, copper plumbing throughout, hardwood timber floors, alarm and CCTV security, storeroom, Enki pool, landscaping by multi-award-winning Hamilton Landscapes, internally accessed remote garage offering four car parking plus additional driveway parking. A home full of 1960s spirit, luxuriously designed for today!