30 Bourne Road Glen Iris 3146

Spacious Georgian style residence on 860sqm north facing allotment

Never before on the market, this luxurious family residence is a rare lifestyle opportunity in what is considered to be one of the best streets in Glen Iris. High-quality craftsmanship and swathes of glass windows capturing wonderful natural light are hallmarks of this luxuriously large home, which effortlessly accommodates a series of multiple open-plan living zones. These include a formal dining room and lounge with fireplace, an expansive, light-filled family room and atrium-style meals area, and an upstairs retreat or second study area. Those who love cooking will appreciate the size and practical design of the stunning kitchen, which is equipped with European appliances and granite-topped island/breakfast bar from which one looks out through beautiful bay windows to the generous landscaped, multi-zoned, private backyard. French doors open up to an inviting north-facing, paved alfresco entertaining sanctuary looking onto the sparkling azure blue pool, with spa and water feature. Beautifully groomed gardens and established hedges provide perfect privacy on all sides of the outdoor living areas. Along with upstairs retreat or second study area, the upper level plays host to a massive master bedroom with walk-in robe and spa ensuite bathroom, three more bedrooms, all with built-in robes, a large, fully-fitted home office and a family bathroom with separate toilet. A fifth bedroom option is zoned downstairs, for the unexpected guest or elderly relative. This fabulous forever home also features a double garage with internal entry, three further off-street car spaces inside security gates, elegant guest powder room, laundry (complete with chute), garden shed and fruit orchard. Conveniently located, this residence is walking distance to buses, trams and Glen Iris train station (a few stops to Scotch College and St Kevins), Glen Iris Primary School and Korowa, as well as being close to Chadstone, Ashburton, Tooronga Village shops, Ferndale and Nettleton Parks, a myriad of bike trails and 15 minutes drive on the Monash Freeway to the Melbourne CBD.