13A Knutsford Street Balwyn

This stunning slate-roofed French-inspired family residence in the Golden Mile precinct is surrounded by easy care Paul Bangay designed gardens and highlighted by a distinctive facade introducing a flowing floor plan over two levels. Designed by Phillip Mannerheim and built with meticulous attention to detail by renowned builder Alan Backman. Highlighted by generous zoned indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces of the highest possible standards, large windows and sun-drenched alfresco areas overlooking a superb azure blue pool - designed for both family enjoyment or entertaining friends in small or large numbers.

Solid Oak doors open to beautiful French Oak herringbone parquetry floors leading through a wide entrance hall with a vaulted ceiling to a study, a formal sitting room and formal dining; through to a superbly proportioned family living area incorporating a stylishly appointed kitchen with prestige Miele appliances opening to a north-west facing private garden and the alfresco areas. Complemented by four zoned bedrooms, sumptuous main with dressing room and ensuite and three with ensuites plus a powder room and rear laundry. The lower level features the indoor entertaining amenities including a cinema, cellar, gym, rumpus/billiards room, storeroom, workshop and remote garaging for up to five cars with a turning area. Other comprehensive appointments include video intercom, alarm, hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning, gasLFPs, ducted vacuum, elevator, Bose surround sound, extensive internal storage including attic & underground tank 10,000ltrs+auto watering.

This impressive family residence is further enhanced by a coveted location in one of Melbourne's most prestigious residential areas; with easy access to some of Melbourne's finest schools, Deepdene or Whitehorse Road shopping, cafes and restaurants, the Balwyn Cinema. Plus recreational facilities including the Old Outer Circle or Anniversary trails, parklands and public transport are all close by - all of which reinforces the lifestyle appeal of this prestigious location.