No expense was spared on this locally renowned and much-admired original Kennedy’s Vineyard property, as majestic as it is warm and welcoming.
This quality-built period-style executive residence presides over almost 8.15 hectares of lush, fruitful land.
It presents a relaxed country lifestyle (within minutes of the CBD) amid stunning gardens and harnesses amazing valley views as its backdrop.
And soaking up those views from the wraparound verandah laced with intricate fretwork will be a reality reserved for a fortunate few.
Each character-rich room has stepped cornices, deep skirts and ceiling rosettes and plenty of natural light filtering through large double-hung bay windows – and most areas are anchored by polished hardwood or mahogany floorboards.
The luxurious main bedroom (left of entry) has a walk-in wardrobe and heritage-style en suite set up as a wet room (no shower screen) with a pair of timber vanity units.
Expansive and elegant living and dining areas are the hallmarks of the floor plan, with six spaces dedicated to family living and entertainment.
A hallway to the right of entry heads to an executive study, a large separate family room and adjoining meals area.
At the home’s heart is a timber and granite kitchen with gas cooktop and wall oven. Two island benches face a family hub with awesome views of the sparkling in-ground pool/spa and a floodlit turfed tennis court.
A self-contained wing off the meals area has three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, the main bathroom with a vintage freestanding bath and shower, another massive living area and a second kitchen.
There’s also a fifth small bedroom which could be used as a second study. This
property has ducted heating and evaporative cooling, security system, vacuum, intercom, remote-controlled entry gates, a four-car garage and an enormous shed.
The expansive land has two dams, automated irrigation system for vineyard and gardens and much more.
This country lifestyle and opportunity for an aspiring boutique vigneron simply cannot be replicated this close to Keilor Village, local schools and freeway access.
Esther Lauaki
