'Coolattie' c1897 – a vast north-rear garden family sanctuary

Beautiful high-wall botanical grounds with a stunning north-facing rear pool, spa and entertainment sanctuary create a marvellously secluded and serene garden setting for 'Coolattie' c1897. A landmark property on the edge of the Golden Mile precinct, this magnificent tuckpointed brick villa infused with Queen Anne style merges ornate classical character and outstanding family space on a private, peaceful and secure 2004 sqm approx. corner allotment near private schools.

Elegant and established park-like garden with an ornamental fountain pond and places to soak up the leafy surroundings introduces the stately slate-roof façade of 'Coolattie'. Instantly breathtaking, a grand reception hall with hand-painted stained glass and columned arches reveals the majestic ceiling and exquisite hand-carved marble gas fireplace of a formal sitting room and a similarly splendorous formal dining room graced by a superb marble fireplace and French doors to a garden veranda.

An excellent executive study, a powder room and a large downstairs main bedroom with its warming gas fireplace inglenook, spa bath ensuite and walk-in robe with loft storeroom precede a two-level wing with upstairs accommodation consisting of three great-sized bedrooms (built-in robes) and a family bathroom, while overlooking the rear garden on the ground-floor is a large games room/home cinema (in-built speakers, projector, big screen) with space for a billiard table and wet bar.

An expansive rear family zone overlooking poolside garden incorporates spacious dining and living areas served by a Gaggenau/AEG-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, ample storage and island breakfast bench. Additional attributes include full-size laundry, central heating, split-system air-conditioning, bay windows, plantation shutters, security alarm and CCTV surveillance.

The recent addition of a stunning pool-house with its wide bifold doors, BBQ kitchen (integrated fridge/dishwasher), living/dining area and stylish bathroom further enhances the glorious north-rear garden oasis that is tranquil and enchanting with its alfresco terraces, undercover family spa and a glistening heated swimming pool, both with ozone purification. Also offers rainwater tanks, irrigation system, automatic gate entry and a double carport with plentiful storage.

'Coolattie' with its lavish period decoration, family-focused floorplan and leafy landscaped surrounds designed to enjoy while entertaining family and friends is one of the area's most admired properties that presents an unsurpassed lifestyle opportunity in a prestigious precinct close to leading private schools, Boroondara Park and the Anniversary Trail, Burke Road trams, East Camberwell train station and shopping areas including Camberwell Junction and Maling Road Village.

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