23 Chatham Road
Canterbury

A magnificent wide garden allotment with Golden Elm and Liquid Amber trees surrounds this impressive Edwardian family residence c1910 which boasts beautifully crafted period features and detailing including return verandah, wide hallway, glossy Baltic Pine floors, ceiling roses, leadlight and bay windows with traditional front rooms leading to a superbly appointed rear extension which is all about today's lifestyle and entertaining. The interior comprises a lovely formal dining room and generous sitting room with marbleOFP, downstairs main bedroom with WIR and ensuite, two studies (or one+5th bedroom), bathroom and laundry+WC. The extension provides an attic-style retreat, family bathroom and three bedrooms whilst the lower level has an expansive open-plan granite and Bosch stainless steel hostess kitchen plus informal living and dining room opening to a private outdoor entertaining oasis and solar-heated, self-cleaning in-ground pool plus tree-house and gymnasium or studio above a workshop. Other features include alarm, ducted heating, R/C air-conditioners, OFPs, roof & external storage, garden lighting, remote gates, double garage and 2000ltr tank+sprinklers.

This superb family home was featured in Outdoor Design & Living in 2004 and the winner of the 2003 Building Designers Association of Victoria - Best Residential Alteration and Additions category. Enhanced by an enviable location opposite Canterbury Sports Ground, in one of Canterbury's coveted tree-lined streets, moments from Surrey Hills or Maling Road Villages plus a selection of fine schools and public transport options.

Land size: 1,053sqm/11,330sqft approx.