A one-of-a-kind opportunity spread over approximately 5 acres, this stately 5 bedroom plus study, 3.5 bathroom family estate sets the local standard. Surrounded by the wide open spaces of lush green reserve and panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges, enjoy the tranquillity of your own private oasis with inspirational gardens and grounds, a showpiece pool, and a craftsman-built masterpiece with 80 squares of luxury living. Start planning your escape today!

The property patiently reveals itself at the end of a grand circular driveway beyond secure autogated entry. Simply breathtaking in style, scale and substance, make a picture-perfect introduction to a home purpose-built for family engagement. Discover a wonderful sense of depth from the first step inside with open and oversized internal living zones under towering ceilings.

A formal dining area is wonderfully placed for elite entertaining, while the relaxed formal sitting room is warmed by an open fireplace. The heart of the home is a wide-reaching living and dining area underscored by a high-quality kitchen boasting an inviting island benchtop, gleaming granite surfaces, walk-in pantry, a Nobel 900mm oven, 6-burner gas cooktop and an integrated Bosch dishwasher.

Creating a genuine sense of occasion, step outside to an alfresco verandah terrace capturing the all-day warmth of northern light with a memorable mountainous aspect. The property is elevated to impress with the highest ridge line in the neighbourhood and includes a salt-chlorinated solar heated pool, a poolside gazebo with wet facilities, a floodlit Olympic-sized manege/arena, stables, agistment paddocks and a huge shed with mezzanine storage, 3-phase power, WC, and capacity to store more than 6 cars/boats/horse floats. Nothing has been left to chance!

Designed and crafted to accommodate every requirement of modern living, palatial bedrooms are staged upstairs and down. A ground-floor main is graced with roomy walk-in robes, terrace access and a luxe twin-vanity ensuite showcasing a sumptuous bath and separate shower. Scale a myrtle hardwood and wrought-iron staircase to the remaining quartet of bedrooms complemented by a well-proportioned retreat and a north-facing balcony. The upstairs master suite comes complete with fitted walk-in robes, balcony access and a private ensuite.

The list of special features is extensive. Take advantage of a wood-panelled study framed by a fireplace, powder rooms on each floor, mud room, a large laundry with an upstairs chute and drying cupboard, supersized storage solutions, and secure remote-controlled garaging for 3 cars with internal access.

Infused with the best of contemporary living today and a vision for tomorrow, further appeal is enhanced by hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, hand-cut/laid parquetry flooring, 100 per cent woollen carpet, ducted vacuum, security, sensor lighting and an automated watering system.

Discerning buyers seeking respite from the city will also be rewarded by the unrivalled convenience on offer. Take advantage of close proximity to Chirnside Park shopping, multiple bus routes, the Eastern Freeway and a quality choice of elite private schools all just moments from your front gate. Enjoy a short drive to award-winning wineries, country clubs and championship golf courses in a friendly yet secluded neighbourhood your whole family will love. Just 40 minutes from the city, inspect this positively private compound today!