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31 Chaucer Crescent, Canterbury VIC 3126

Reserve: $5,900,000

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$5.9M - $6.2M Transparent Transparent Listing Based on an openly advertised listing price.

House 5 Beds 4 Baths 3 Cars 810 m² 650 m²

Listed: 23 days ago

Updated: 14 hours ago

Overview

Situated in a prestigious pocket of Canterbury, this tri-level Edwardian residence, known as ‘Invicta’, presents a rare opportunity for families seeking grand luxury combined with versatile living options. The home’s impressive scale and exquisite craftsmanship are immediately apparent, with Art Nouveau details and solid Ironbark floorboards welcoming visitors into a refined and spacious interior.

Designed to facilitate multi-generational living, the residence includes multiple living zones connected by an all-levels lift, ensuring accessibility for all ages. The expansive north-facing rear entertains effortlessly with a covered terrace, BBQ kitchen, and a stunning horizon-edge swimming pool surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens and a sunken patio, creating a private and serene outdoor sanctuary ideal for year-round enjoyment.

The heart of the home is a vast family area under a soaring 7.7-metre ceiling, featuring formal dining, living, and meals spaces enhanced by a HeatnGlo gas fireplace and bifold doors. The premium chef’s kitchen is equipped with high-end Miele appliances, an integrated Liebherr refrigerator, stone and stainless steel surfaces, and a butler’s pantry, catering to those who appreciate culinary excellence and bring convenience to daily living.

A luxurious main bedroom suite benefits from built-in robes, a dressing room, private balcony, and a dual-vanity ensuite, providing a private retreat for the homeowners.
The children’s wing offers three well-appointed bedrooms with built-ins, desks, ensuites, and a balcony, supporting both comfort and study needs.
An adaptable lower ground level includes a multipurpose music room, gym, guest accommodation with kitchenette and two-way bathroom, a large home theatre and games room, along with extensive utility spaces including a laundry, drying room, and a large wine cellar.

Additional features focus on efficiency, security, and convenience with dual hydronic heating, central reverse-cycle heating and cooling with individual room controls, double glazing, ducted vacuum system, surround sound, solar hot water, powered external blinds, CAT-6 cabling, CCTV, alarm system, rainwater tanks, automatic gates, and a remote-controlled double garage with three-phase power ready for an EV charger.

‘Invicta’ stands as a timeless family legacy, offering a flexible and luxurious lifestyle within walking distance to premier schools, local shopping, transport, and recreational trails – making it a magnificent home for contemporary family living.

Local Market Insights

In Canterbury, Quiet Listings observed 16 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, up from 5 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $3,867,813. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 70%, followed by units (13%), and apartments (13%). The most active agency for houses in the Canterbury area is currently Marshall White, representing 31% of new listings, followed by Jellis Craig with 25%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the property information provided, no guarantee is given. Buyers should independently verify all details, inclusions, availability, pricing, and other relevant information directly with the listing agent before relying on this information.