'The Grange' – Landmark Living & Extensive Grounds

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Every rare once in a while, a landmark property in the historic Blackburn Park Estate presents a highly-coveted lifestyle opportunity as is the case today with 'The Grange' c1890. One of the estate's finest on one of its largest allotments, this magnificent Victorian Italianate villa amidst expansive grounds has been meticulously restored retaining its impressively high ceilings, stunning marble fireplaces and exquisite hand-painted stained-glass windows.
A distinguished presence at a sought-after address offers an illustrious first impression that extends to the last. Beautifully set with a sweeping veranda, quoined façade and slate roof on a substantial 1511 sq. metre block (approx.), 'The Grange' reveals its graceful, light-filled character with an arched hallway on polished Kauri pine floors stretching to a series of formal and family zones before a secluded rear garden sanctuary.
Flexible accommodation in the form of four bedrooms (or three with built-in robes and a home office) and two bathrooms is complemented by a glorious formal sitting room showcasing its marvellous Victorian heritage, a formal dining room and a family living room with French doors opening to a east-facing entertainment terrace shaded by an automatic retractable awning. The kitchen and meals area is a modern affair with stainless-steel benchtop and blend of Gaggenau, Bosch and Smeg appliances.
Other attributes of this captivating residence, with everything practical redone for future peace of mind, include laundry, hydronic heating, air-conditioned family room, polished floorboards, ceiling fans, a double garage with workshop area and a garden shed.
A significant, once in a lifetime opening in the prestigious Blackburn Lake precinct, 'The Grange' is a grand local icon ideal for spacious family living and entertaining in a remarkable garden setting. Located just footsteps to parklands and playing fields with cafés, shops and train station nearby, while only moments to quality schools, Forest Hill Chase shopping centre, Box Hill Central, Deakin University and the Eastern freeway.