7 Balderrie Ct, Gowanbrae VIC 3043, Australia
On a large high-side allotment (approx 576sqm) in one of Gowanbrae’s most exclusive cul-de-sacs, this contemporary masterpiece delivers an aspirational family lifestyle with its distinctive Cape Cod architecture, exceptional floorplan flexibility and amazing uninterrupted city and valley outlook. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, the home’s free-flowing interior boasts an extra-large master bedroom with fitted WIR and luxurious ensuite with fittings and ceramics from London, together with two additional bedrooms (BIRs), home office/fourth bedroom, main family bathroom with clawfoot tub and guest powder room (third WC). Multiple living zones include an elegant formal lounge/dining room, retreat (upstairs), rumpus/gym room, as well as an expansive open-plan living/meals area with French doors to the conservatory-style sunroom. Add to this a gourmet French provincial-style kitchen complete with granite benchtops, butler’s sink, soft-close drawers and ample cupboard space, premium Ilve cooking appliances and integrated Miele dishwasher. An abundance of natural light throughout, the home also includes ducted heating and evaporative cooling, additional split-system a/c (retreat), gas-log fireplace (living area) and wood heater (sunroom), ceiling fans to all main bedrooms, alarm and video intercom, high ceilings, plantation shutters and solid Spotted Gum flooring, plus a large laundry and excellent storage options throughout. Completing the picture is a wide undercover verandah to enjoy the sweeping city views, gorgeous gardens all-round including established fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens and two 3000L watertanks, along with a remote-control double garage with adjoining tool room and internal entry. An absolutely idyllic family environment, it’s walking distance to acres of parkland and endless trails along the Moonee Ponds Creek, close to local buses, as well as easy access to major shopping centres and choice of freeways.
