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18 Porter Road, Balwyn VIC 3103

$5,000,000 - $ 5,500,000

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$5M - $6M High Confidence Calculated based on strong search observations.

House 5 Beds 5 Baths 2 Cars 660 m² 592 m²

Listed: yesterday

Overview

This exceptional residence at 18 Porter Road, Balwyn, manifests an elevated lifestyle through its remarkable fusion of modern French elegance and practical family living. Spanning approximately 660sqm of land with a generous 591.5sqm of total area, the home is designed with a deep appreciation for timeless architectural beauty and contemporary luxury.

The grand entrance sets the tone with soaring 3.6-metre ceilings and a sweeping staircase that introduce both scale and sophistication. The home’s interiors display a thoughtful use of premium natural stones and marble, harmonized with warm herringbone timber flooring and bespoke joinery, creating a refined atmosphere that is both elegant and welcoming.

Functionality is central to the design, offering multiple living zones that cater to the varied needs of a modern family. An elegant formal sitting room and expansive open-plan living and dining areas connect seamlessly to a sunroom and outdoor entertaining spaces, facilitating effortless family gatherings and entertaining. A dedicated home theatre and multipurpose room adds flexible space for entertainment, hobbies, or quiet retreat.

The heart of the home, a designer kitchen, marries aesthetic elegance with culinary efficiency. Featuring an exquisite marble island bench, bespoke cabinetry, and high-end European appliances including Gaggenau ovens and integrated Miele refrigerators, the kitchen is equally suited to casual family meals and sophisticated entertaining.

Five luxurious bedroom suites, each designed with privacy and comfort in mind, feature walk-in wardrobes and private ensuites. The master suite serves as a sanctuary with a spacious dressing room, freestanding bath, and premium fixtures.
Upstairs, an exclusive family retreat provides a rumpus room with a built-in bar and a dedicated study, offering both leisure and workspace.
Comfort is assured year-round through hydronic underfloor heating on the ground floor and a Daikin ducted reverse-cycle system, complemented by double-glazed windows and shutters for enhanced thermal performance.
The property includes a secure double garage with internal access and extensive custom storage solutions throughout.

Set on a leafy, peaceful street in prestigious Balwyn, the home enjoys proximity to several top-tier schools and beautiful parklands, while local amenities and public transport links facilitate convenient urban living. Overall, 18 Porter Road embodies a refined blend of enduring style and functional excellence, offering an exquisite family home designed to be lived in and treasured.

Local Market Insights

In Balwyn, Quiet Listings observed 25 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, up from 14 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $3,911,200. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 71%, followed by apartments (14%), and units (9%). The most active agency for houses in the Balwyn area is currently Jellis Craig, representing 20% of new listings, followed by Ray White with 16%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.

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