6 Gwendoline Avenue
Bentleigh

Palatially proportioned and lavishly appointed, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom architecturally designed Bentleigh home epitomises the utmost in luxurious resort-style indoor/outdoor family living and entertaining incorporating an all-season alfresco zone and fully-tiled heated pool and spa, located in a leafy, family-friendly neighbourhood, moments to vibrant Centre Road shops and restaurants.

Securely set behind automated gates and low maintenance gardens, the double-storey rendered brick home on 665sqm* displays an abundance of sophisticated contemporary style. Inside, northerly light streams in to the over-sized dimensions, while the uncompromised materials palette, incorporating engineered oak flooring, sleek custom joinery, gleaming natural stone including Calacatta marble, two gas pebble flame fireplaces, and bespoke pendant lighting endorses the home’s high-end interior fit-out. Flexible and adaptive to suit a range of liveability requirements, such as working-from-home, fitness or leisure pursuits, the spacious layout comprises multiple living spaces and up to five bedrooms.

The entertainment hub is centred around the showstopping kitchen, defined by a Calacatta marble island/diner with built-in drinks fridge, and impressively equipped with all Miele appliances including an integrated fridge/freezer, dual multi-function ovens and dishwasher, while the adjoining butler’s kitchen, enhances the functionality further with an additional Miele oven, a gas cook top, and second dishwasher. A bi-folding servery window connects to the all-season undercover alfresco zone with built-in barbecue kitchen, while a dual access door to a guest powder/shower further enhances the poolside entertaining amenity.

Illuminated by a striking designer pendant, an open staircase connects to the upper level where there is a living area/retreat and four bedrooms with custom robes, and adjoining bathrooms, including the huge, north facing master suite, with automated blinds, a viewing balcony, an impressively fitted-out walk-in robe with display cabinetry, and a five-star marble ensuite with double shower and free-standing ‘egg’ bath.

Additional features include a luxe powder room, zoned central heating and cooling, an automated, double-garage with built-in storage, and rear access door to sideway services entry, a stone-topped laundry with external door, rooftop solar system, double glazing, and wrapround low-maintenance landscaped gardens.

This outstanding family-focussed neighbourhood is set one block back from Centre Road's transformed shopping strip, with restaurants and cafes moments away and Bentleigh Station less than a 15 minute. It’s also close to the lifestyle amenities of Allnutt park and the Elster Creek Trail and easy access to a choice of outstanding Bayside schools.

*approximate land size