Magnificent with City Views in Balwyn High School Zone

Impressively proportioned, this full brick palatial 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom residence with stunning city views is located in the Balwyn High School zone, just metres from primary schools, Macleay Park and the tram to Kew's private schools, with close proximity to the North Balwyn Village and freeway.<br/><br/>This breathtaking residence features European Oak parquet floors and coffered ceilings with ornate roses, whilst a luminous double-height void sits alongside the sweeping staircase. With a home office/study to one side and a spacious lounge room with a marble gas log fireplace and light-filled alfresco access on the other, this enchanting environment extends through to the north-facing dining and family room.<br/><br/>Flowing through the two sets of double sliding doors, the paved outdoor area boasts a trickling water feature and a unique swim-spa room, enclosed for year-round, all-weather relaxation and entertaining. The state-of-the-art Calacatta marble kitchen is equipped with Gaggenau appliances and a Liebherr integrated refrigerator, enhanced with the versatility of a butler's pantry and a second kitchen with ILVE 900mm oven.<br/><br/>The large retreat upstairs sweeps out to a magnificent balcony with amazing city skyline views. Entertaining friends has never been easier, with the fully-filled home theatre and a wine cellar in easy reach.<br/><br/>Boasting a ground-floor guest suite with a walk-in robe and a dual-vanity marble ensuite with a free-standing spa bath, the upstairs master bedroom features 'his and hers' dressing rooms.<br/><br/>Luxuriously appointed, there is a powder room, internet-controlled lighting, double glazing, zoned central heating/air-conditioning, security cameras and a four-car basement garage behind automatic gates.