Overview
This extensively renovated Californian Bungalow, originally built around 1930, blends classic charm with modern luxury across a spacious 743sqm plot in Surrey Hills’ coveted English Counties Estate. The home retains elegant period touches such as leadlight windows and an ornamental fireplace, while warm roasted Blackbutt timber floors and strategically placed Velux skylights enhance the natural ambiance and light throughout.
The residence is designed for both family living and entertaining, featuring multiple living areas including a formal lounge with an open fireplace and a spectacular open-plan family and dining space that opens directly onto an alfresco deck. This outdoor area, equipped with heat strips, a fan, and a retractable flyscreen, creates a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the beautifully landscaped gardens.
A highlight is the state-of-the-art kitchen boasting a Silestone waterfall island and premium Miele appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts and social gatherings alike. Beyond, a solar and gas-heated pool and spa, complete with a retractable cover and sophisticated lighting, provide a private resort-style environment for relaxation and entertainment year-round.
- Five bedrooms support flexible living, including a detached bungalow with a private bathroom suitable as a guest suite or home office.
- The luxurious main suite offers extensive wardrobes and a refined ensuite with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower.
- Additional comforts include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, plantation shutters, ducted vacuum, premium laundry fittings, security cameras, and gated parking for two cars.
Its location offers excellent access to Canterbury Primary School, Camberwell High School, Canterbury Girls Secondary College, as well as Chatham Station and a variety of local shops, cafés, parks, and reserves. With easy connectivity to supermarkets, shopping hubs, and main arterial roads, the home presents an ideal lifestyle opportunity for families seeking comfort, style, and convenience in a prestigious neighbourhood.
Local Market Insights
In Surrey Hills, Quiet Listings observed 15 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, up from 13 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $2,765,333. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 53%, followed by units (23%), and apartments (13%). The most active agency for houses in the Surrey Hills area is currently Marshall White, representing 33% of new listings, followed by Jellis Craig with 33%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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