Rare flat sophisticated acre sanctuary

This property is open for inspection. In accordance with Victorian Government requirements, only fully vaccinated people will be able to attend any open for inspections or auctions held for this property. <br/><br/>A vision of pure indulgence, set on a flat botanical acre with a floodlit tennis court, fully tiled, inground, solar heated pool and soothing internal courtgardens throughout this superior home. This sensational retreat inspired sanctuary invites families to live, entertain and unwind in uninterrupted bliss at this fully secured elite Donvale address, only minutes to the freeway and city/Eastlink connections.<br/><br/>Impressive from the outset with its vaulted ceilings, curved staircase and light soaked proportions, the residence encompasses a multitude of entertaining domains. Immerse yourself in the lush garden aspects in your custom designed sunken formal lounge/dining domain with pool access, captivated by an open fireplace and wall mounted beveled mirror.<br/><br/>Host functions and fabulous dinner parties with a 2-Pac waterfall Caesarstone kitchen with 80mm benchtop, induction cooktop and state of the art Miele appliances incl steamer, combi-oven plus a pyrolytic oven and coffee machine with integrated dishwasher and a servery window uniting with alfresco. The Family/meals with wetbar extends from this convivial area. A showpiece sunken TV pod with top of the range French, Cheminees Philippe cast iron wood heater embedded in a stone stacked wall, emanates further ambience and class.<br/><br/>Entertain with confidence with a huge open air paved zone, with built in mains gas BBQ, accessing the solar heated pool and expansive grassed rear gardens perfect for family cricket matches and kicking the footy with friends.<br/><br/>Thoughtfully devised with four bedrooms plus home office or 5th bed/guest room and 3 stone bathrooms, two with internal garden features. A separate children’s wing comprises 2 robed bedrooms (with built in desks), a stylish bathroom, sep WC and a cedar lined sauna. The show stopper master retreat, with views to the Dandenong Ranges, occupies its own level with a fitted walk-in robe plus walk through robes and high-end ensuite with spa, rainfall shower and dual waterfall vanity with a sep WC. There is access to a large storage room. A ground floor guest room adjoining bathroom displays shower overlooking intimate courtgarden, providing flexibility for growing/extended families.<br/><br/>This original builder’s own home was ahead of its time with hydronic underfloor heating, reverse cycle ducted A/C/heating, plush carpets, motorised blinds, façade plantation shutters, laundry with integrated storage, dual linen presses, ducted vacuum, sprinkler system, storage shed, garden lights, 4 car garaging with workshop area (covered entry) and 3-phase power, electric front entrance gates plus this is the one of the only properties in Donvale with front and rear access to the property off Selsdon Terrace.