Family gem on highly coveted Scotch Hill

Superbly positioned in one of the best streets on sought-after Scotch Hill, this Victorian home delivers substantial single level family accommodation and the space and versatility for a sensational future in this highly coveted location. Set on a substantial allotment of 943sqm approximately, offering glorious gardens this impeccably presented home is perfect to enjoy immediately while also offering scope to add your own personal stamp to it if desired.<br/><br/>The classic wide central hall leads to the traditional formal living with high ceilings, cornices and an open fireplace, four bedrooms (main bedroom with walk-in robe and dual access ensuite), family bathroom and a fifth bedroom at the rear of the home having its own private garden entrance and bathroom.<br/><br/>The modern open-plan kitchen with limed ash cupboards, excellent storage and pantry adjoins the dining area and informal family living room with open fireplace all overlooking and opening out to the north/west facing leafy garden for relaxed outdoor entertaining on the Wisteria covered terrace.<br/><br/>Just when you thought this house couldn't get any better there is another surprise in store. A purpose -built-mini tennis/badminton court which doubles as a cricket pitch or hockey practice area, which is a haven for sports' lovers. The home also includes a laundry, underfloor hydronic heating in the informal living, and three bathrooms, excellent storage, garaging and workshop from the rear ROW and two car off street parking at the front.<br/><br/>The renovations received extensive coverage in leading design magazines when they were completed in the late '80s and the gardens were created by University of Melbourne Professor of Botany, John Turner.<br/><br/>It offers a wonderful opportunity for a family to secure this beautiful brick Victorian home, just a short walk to Scotch College and local Primary schools, shops and trams going to many other leading schools, Glenferrie Road shopping and cafes.