This imposing balconied 6-7 bedroom Italianate Victorian mansion, built c1865 and named 'Poolman House', is set in stunning garden surrounds. A championship-sized north-south tennis court, swimming pool, two street frontages and an impressive allotment measuring approximately 2,754sqm add to its compelling appeal, within a short walk of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Spanning across 700sqm of living (approx.) and featuring large, elegant principal rooms, with many original features, an excellent floorplan is bathed in natural light with separate living quarters, making for an ideal family compound. Comprises Grand entrance foyer with elegant staircase leading to formal living and separate dining room, spacious country-style kitchen, internal courtyard, grand ballroom, study and family room with French doors opening onto the terrace, swimming pool and tennis court. Six bedrooms: Master suite with extensive north-facing terrace, separate day room or study, spacious dressing room and luxurious marble ensuite. Five luxury marble bathrooms. Separate wing with a private balcony overlooking the tennis court. Outside: remarkable Paul Bangay-designed grounds include: a full-size north-south En Tout Cas tennis court (one of only three properties with a tennis court in the Domain), a large swimming pool with wave jet, and six-car garaging. Walking distance to the very best lifestyle amenities including the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Yarra River, leading schools, including Melbourne Grammar, Christchurch Grammar and Melbourne Girls Grammar, the CBD, Tennis Centre and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Want to know more?
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