LUXURIOUS PERIOD GRANDEUR IN TIGHTLY-HELD LOCALE

Framed by gorgeous, English-style gardens, occupying 1013sqm, moments from Lake Benalla, lakeside walking trails, Benalla's main shopping precincts and excellent schools, Moiralee was built in<br/>1925 and named by its current owners in honour of nearby Moira House, Moira Benalla Bowls Club and Moira Reserve.<br/>Bathed in natural white light with great connections between indoors and outdoors, the exceptional example of local period architecture with tasteful modern upgrades boasts towering ceiling heights, intricate plasterwork, ornate cornices, handcrafted leadlight windows, fashionable living areas, stylish private retreats, connoisseur's kitchen, luxurious poolside entertainment plus a few surprises.<br/><br/>An expansive, shade-providing veranda and statement entryway leads through to a formal living room showcasing an exquisite mantle fireplace, gas log fire and plantation shutters which introduces<br/>the home's centrepiece, your light-filled kitchen/dining zone. With entertaining at its heart and stunning garden outlook delivered through large expanses of glass, the decision to make this space as open and airy as possible was a masterstroke. The custom-designed kitchen boasts quality Caesarstone benchtops, double farmhouse sink, Belling Richmond 900mm double-oven, subway-tile splashback, shaker cabinetry, rustic dining island, elegant droplights and oak timber flooring. With original, polished Murray pine floorboards and imported American vintage wallpaper, the<br/>palatial primary bedroom suite features a large walk-in robe and divine ensuite, including a clawfoot bath and leadlight feature window. Also displaying pine flooring in two of the three bedrooms, two large additional bedrooms (one with built-ins) share a centralised bathroom. A study with internal and external access could be utilised as another bedroom.<br/><br/>Set against lush greenery, mature trees, flowering plants and established lawn, outdoors is all about unwinding and having fun while enjoying your fibreglass, inground pool (salt chlorinated), expansive 4.6m x 8m all-weather alfresco, gazebo, three-seater spa and spacious 3.6m x 5.4m art studio. A 4.6m x 6m shed provides multiple storage options and ideal workshop/activity space.<br/>Other creature comforts include a family-sized laundry with abundant bench space and extra storage, powder room, external toilet, high-quality light fixtures, evaporative ducted cooling, zoned<br/>ducted gas heating, ceiling fans, quality wind-out back veranda awning and an extensive 22-panel solar system.<br/><br/>Contact Ray White Benalla today to book your inspection. (03) 5762 2266