8 Erica Avenue
Glen Iris, VIC 3146

Overview

8 Erica Avenue, Glen Iris, 3146

This exceptional custom residence, conceived by Pandolfini Architects with interiors thoughtfully designed, offers a harmonious blend of space and privacy tailored for modern family living. The home is composed of three interconnected pavilions, each with its own distinct character yet unified through a carefully curated material palette, creating a residence that unfolds gradually to provide ample room for retreat, gathering, and growth.

Set amidst lush, natural gardens, the striking exterior features cantilevered terracotta brickwork complemented by a patinaed copper screen that adorns the façade and front garage. Inside, the design showcases timber battens beneath raw concrete ceilings and concealed pivot doors that reveal each space in turn, emphasizing both form and function.

The front pavilion houses an expansive parents' retreat, designed for tranquility and privacy. It includes custom walk-in and built-in robes and is enhanced by a luxurious travertine ensuite featuring a freestanding bath, rain shower, dual marble vanities, and a vanity desk, offering a serene sanctuary within the home.

A second bedroom overlooks a verdant bamboo garden and is equipped with built-in cabinetry. It is serviced by a terrazzo-tiled bathroom with a rain shower over the bath, providing comfort and style. Adjacent to this is an inviting media and sitting room centered around a built-in daybed at the picture window, with linear travertine shelving and views extending to the pool and rear garden.

The central living pavilion presents a unique experience with soaring barn ceilings framed by sweeping bush-hammered concrete arches and travertine finishes. A sculpted fireplace elegantly marks the transition from living to dining areas. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring a vast marble island equipped with integrated Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Additional amenities include a butler's pantry, a desk nook, a dedicated and discreet home office, a generous laundry, and a powder room, all designed to support an intuitive and seamless family lifestyle.

A casual banquette seating area is framed by curved glazing, and a wall of glass opens from the grand open-plan living and dining domain to an expansive north-facing brick terrace. This outdoor space includes a heated pool, spa, and barbecue area, all enveloped by secluded natural garden surrounds, perfect for entertaining and relaxation.

Upstairs, accessed via a sculptural curved skylit staircase, are two generous bedroom suites, each offering privacy and comfort. Walk-through robes lead to built-in study desks set against terraces of tropical greenery. The fully tiled ensuites feature curved rain showers and marble vanities, while a central retreat provides a versatile shared living space for family members.

One of the home's most remarkable features is its exceptional garaging. Direct street-level access from Irymple Avenue leads to a vast, light-filled pavilion space capable of accommodating five-plus cars. It is equipped with an in-floor Maha car lift that retracts underground, freeing the entire floor. This space is connected to the home yet self-contained enough to serve as a studio, home business, or guest accommodation, adding significant versatility and value to the property.

The residence is equipped with in-floor heating throughout, supported by ducted and split-system climate control, CCTV, and an alarm system. The use of high-quality materials such as engineered European Oak floors, Roman Travertine, American Oak joinery, Spotted Gum, and fully tiled bathrooms reflects a commitment to material integrity and craftsmanship of the highest order.

Located within walking distance to Central Park village and cafes, Harold Holt Swim Centre, and Gardiner Station, the home is also close to excellent schooling options including Sacré Cœur, Korowa, Malvern Primary, and Caulfield Grammar, with Malvern Central and Chadstone shopping centres nearby.

This rare and thoughtfully designed home is built without compromise, ideal for families who value craftsmanship, privacy, and genuine liveability. It stands as a unique offering in the market, combining architectural excellence with practical family living.

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