25 Locke Street, Essendon

Uniting heritage grandeur with contemporary finesse and quality finishes, this stately five bedroom plus home office, three bathroom period beauty's considered and cohesive design will surpass expectations. Inside, gorgeous original leadlight, Baltic pine floorboards, ornate open fireplaces and restored towering ceilings with decorative plasterwork highlight formal dining room, home office, second bedroom/BIR and master with spa ensuite and walk-in-robe. Destined to entertain, the family domain instantly impresses with a gourmet Ilve kitchen, polished ironbark floors and French doors to a huge all-season alfresco entertainment zone, with feature fireplace, integrated overhead heaters, surround-sound and an outdoor kitchen. While a tiled, solar-heated, self-cleaning inground pool with auto-fill function elevates this home to another level. The ground floor home theatre/entertainment zone with a bar/second kitchen, OFP, bathroom and 10-person sauna offers self-contained guest accommodation potential. Three more bedrooms, (built-in-robes/storage), period-inspired bathroom, powder room and laundry ensure appeal. Notable inclusions comprise hydronic heating, split-system air conditioners, CCTV/home security, irrigation system/garden lighting, landscaped bluestone surrounds, cellar/workshop/storage and secure parking for five cars via front/rear ROW access. In a prestigious pocket within paces to esteemed private schools, Rose Street Village shops, cafés, Essendon Station and parklands.