Read article : Balwyn North beauty a stylish, sophisticated offering
FROM its rendered grey facade to its spacious three levels and landscaped gardens, this house is chic and stylish throughout.
It features polished timber floors and high ceilings, with an expansive rear deck offering views to Kinglake and including a built-in barbecue with a wok burner.
“The home is in a highly sought after area, with a north-facing rear garden having unobstructed views,” said Noel Jones Doncaster’s Daniel D’Assisi.
“It’s a beautiful contemporary home but still quite comfortable. It’s a great entertainer’s home, ideal for a growing family, and it’s in the Balwyn High zone.”
Sliding glass doors reveal the leafy landscaped gardens, which include a pond.
Multiple living zones and accommodation areas are across all three levels of 5 Rookwood St, Balwyn North, ensuring entertaining guests is easy.
The ground floor comprises a rumpus room large enough for a pool table and with another living area ideal for a home office or theatre.
Sliding glass doors reveal the leafy landscaped gardens, which include a pond.
The kitchen is stylish and practical with stainless steel appliances, metallic splashbacks and stone benchtops.
The main living zone, however, is on the home’s middle level, where a spacious open-plan area flows to the deck.
The kitchen is both stylish and practical with stainless steel appliances, metallic splashbacks, Caesarstone benchtops, and an island bench and breakfast bar.
The middle level also has a separate living room, and there is a bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom with a shower.
The middle level also has a separate living room.
Further accommodation is on the home’s upper level, where four bedrooms frame another living area or retreat.
There is also a study nook and a front balcony with wrought iron balustrades.
The vast main bedroom at the rear of the floorplan features a large walk-in wardrobe and a stunning ensuite with a spa bath, separate shower and twin vanities.
The main bedroom at the rear of the floorplan features a large walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite.
The remaining bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a bathroom with a separate bath and shower.
The house also has a double garage with internal access, ducted heating and airconditioning, a ducted vacuum system, and an alarm system.
There is a water tank and ample storage space. There is parkland, schools, and shops close by.
A pool room is part of the package.
DETAILS
Auction: Saturday, September 9, 1pm
Inspect: Thursday, August 24, noon; Saturday, August 26, 10am
Price guide: $2.5 million-$2.75 million
Agent:Noel Jones Doncaster
Contact: Daniel D’Assisi, 9848 7888 or 0411 863 338; David Fileccia, 0402 026 748
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