CARTAGENA C.1938

In a prestigious family address just meters from Mont Albert Primary, the meticulous full renovation of Cartagena c.1938 has restored its early elegance whilst introducing architect designed contemporary spaces that deliver one of the South East’s most prized family lifestyles. Positioned amongst lovely, landscaped gardens on a large parcel, impeccable five bedroom plus study accommodation provides a timeless living and entertaining environment just around the corner from Mont Albert Park and 109 trams with easy access to leading private schools, esteemed Koonung Creek College and both Box Hill and Balwyn shopping. Beyond its impressive porch entry, original character elements including delicate leadlight windows, high decorative ceilings and rich timber joinery adorn a refined formal living room with traditional open fireplace, adjoining formal dining, an oversized bedroom and secluded study. At the rear, extensive glazing captures abundant northerly light and leafy garden views in magnificent open plan living/dining areas alongside a premium custom kitchen equipped with stone benchtops, NEFF appliances including steam oven, Whispair rangehood and excellent storage. Bifold doors create a seamless connection to sunny alfresco areas where a night lit pergola with retractable awning and new built in gas BBQ offer idyllic outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, three bedrooms surround a landing retreat with outlooks to the Ranges two with built in robes served by a family bathroom, the main with walk in robe and ensuite. An exhaustive list of inclusions starts with a ground floor spa bathroom boasting leadlight feature window, ducted heating, multiple split cooling systems, alarm and CCTV security, LED lighting, electric blinds, double glazed windows, polished timber floors, roof space storage, smart control capability, two garden sheds/workshops, mature citrus trees, auto garden irrigation, double carport and trailer parking.