Expressions of Interest Close Friday 4 December at 2pm. If not sold, the property will proceed to a Private Auction on Saturday 5 December.

A premier treelined Canterbury position only moments to Maling Road and private schools is the highly sought-after prestige setting for ‘Vernon’, a substantial family residence c1913 set on an expansive 1312 sqm approx. allotment. Oriented north and overlooking magnificent secluded lawn garden, this grand five-bedroom and study Edwardian has superbly evolved with outstanding family credentials delivering immediate comfort throughout a perfectly-zoned, split-level interior.

High-wall privacy and established greenery reveal an attractive tuckpointed brick façade where a glorious entrance lined with original stained glass and craftsman-made fretwork reflect the rich Art Nouveau character that features throughout. Launched by a large executive study/library with fitted shelving, the layout extends to two spacious bedrooms. The main bedroom has beautifully renovated en-suite plus walk in robe. The second bedroom also offers own en-suite lending itself to guest accommodation or nursery.

Tall decorative ceilings and exquisite open fireplaces highlight interconnecting formal sitting and dining rooms that flow to an extensive open-plan family zone where dual French doors and a bay window overlook an undercover entertainment deck and expansive north-side garden. Dining and living areas with ceiling fans are filled with natural light and adjoin an impressively-appointed timber kitchen featuring a Smeg stainless-steel stove, an ASKO dishwasher and a long breakfast bench.

Further are three additional bedrooms with built-in robes, a central bathroom and separate toilet, while a flexible basement level with a powder room and a wine cellar features a huge multipurpose recreation room. Ideal as a games and rumpus room or a home theatre or gym with external access to a private terrace and garden, this big and bright lower-level domain also offers exceptional potential for those looking to create an intergenerational retreat for extended family in the future.

Other excellent attributes include a full-size dedicated laundry, hydronic heating, evaporative cooling, four open fireplaces, polished floorboards, rainwater tanks, a carport and an internal remote-control double garage. A vast and versatile family sanctuary, venerable ‘Vernon’ is offered for the first time in 33 years and presents a magnificent family opportunity in one of Canterbury’s most coveted lifestyle locations.

Secluded and serene in a secure family setting offering convenient access to nearby private schools including Strathcona Girls Grammar, Camberwell Grammar School and Fintona, Canterbury Primary School, charming Maling Road cafes, train station, Riversdale Road trams, shopping precincts including Middle Camberwell, Balwyn and Camberwell Junction, Canterbury Gardens and the Anniversary Trail.