Canterbury
VIC
3126
A timeless blend of period refinement and modern family living
Sold 01/03/2023 Undisclosed
Reflecting the finest of Federation style, “Keatsbury” is an architect designed home (2005) built for contemporary living in the coveted Logan estate of Canterbury. The three-level family residence stands within a lush botanica setting on a substantial 844sqm (approx.). Impeccably presented with exquisite period features including leadlight windows and tessellated verandah leading to an interior adorned with 3.6 m high ceilings, recycled 100-year-old brushbox timber floorboards; this home combines enduring period charm whilst complete with modern-day functionality.
The ground floor comprises of four living zones enjoying luxury proportions; including a spacious library with vaulted ceilings, billiard room with bay window seating, and a generous living room with reading nook (all featuring Jetmaster gas fireplaces). Central to the home is an impressive stone island entertainers’ kitchen and dining zone with gas fireplace, endless storage, a walk in pantry, induction cooktop, plus a separate industrial grade kitchen complete with integrated Miele and ILVE appliances, commercial wok burner and built-in under bench fridge/freezer. A home office and guest suite with period style bathroom is on the ground level. Juxtaposing the living spaces is the indoor/outdoor alfresco area opening through bi-fold doors to a conservatory delivering unsurpassed zen. The outdoor kitchen comes complete with granite bench tops and a custom-made smoker and wood fired pizza oven.
Upstairs family accommodation consists of four generous bedrooms, all complemented by walk-in robes. The 3 bathrooms including 2 ensuites are fitted with travertine tiles together with Villeroy & Boch vanities and W.Cs. The upstairs landing comprises of 2 workstations with built in desks.
The basement level has a purpose-built cinema, with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and full cinematic effects. Other features of the basement are the 800 bottle custom-built, temperature insulated and controlled wine cellar finished in cherry wood. The spacious 5-6 car garage together with a separate workshop completes the basement level.
Modern conveniences:
· Concept 4000 alarm system
· Daikin 44W reverse cycle air-conditioning system
· Hydronic heating
· Dynalite smart lighting
· 25,000 litres water storage units
· Cat 5e wiring with Crestron control system
· Automatic gates to secure undercover basement parking
Enviably positioned a short walking distance to Mailing Road shops and cafes (550 m), Canterbury station (400 m), Canterbury gardens and esteemed school precinct (including Strathcona Girls Grammar (850 m), Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, Camberwell High, Siena College, Canterbury Primary, Fintona and Camberwell Grammar School).