A striking elevated street presence in a highly sought-after family pocket, the magnificent, elegant facade framed by a luxuriant garden, precedes a five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence of the utmost luxury and sophistication. Beautifully designed to cater for a busy modern lifestyle, generous family accommodation comprising of three living areas is configured over three light filled levels serviced by a lift. Welcomed by a set of exquisite wrought iron double doors, the wealth of space, sky high ceilings and parquetry floors will leave you in awe, introduced into a grand hall with formal sitting room and gas fireplace seamlessly flowing through to the magnificent open plan living and dining domain complemented with a gourmet stone kitchen appointed with Miele integrated appliances, integrated fridge and butler's pantry/2nd kitchen. Two sets of stacker sliding doors transition into the sublime undercover alfresco space with its built in BBQ kitchen and automated cafe blinds while its designer deck and garden landscape deliver the ultimate in outdoor serenity. A home theatre/rumpus/5th bedroom on the lower level will delight as will the four-car garage, adjacent powder room and storage space. Palatial accommodation features four ensuite bedrooms, the ground floor main provides peaceful sanctuary with a fully fitted walk in robe and luxe hotel style double ensuite with freestanding bath all extending out to a private terrace. On the first floor a lounge retreat and study/home office accompany three ensuite bedrooms, a second main with walk-in robe and balcony terrace the perfect place to enjoy the treetop views. Meticulous attention to detail and finish is reflected in a long list of inclusions, ground and lower-level powder rooms, laundry, centrally zoned ducted cooling and cooling, hydronic heating, automated blinds, security system, CCTV, storage, 10KW solar panels, secure gated entrance and remote 4 car garage with internal access. The premium location surrounded by excellent schools is a short walk to the esteemed and zoned Balwyn High School, as well as a short stroll to cafes, dining, parks, Boroondara Sports Complex and buses.