Two Victorian Lovelies for Mother's Day!

Williamstown & Upper Beaconsfield...
(Both price range over $3 Million)

Two beautiful homes in my home state, Victoria... for Mother's Day!

We are off to The Windsor Hotel in Melbourne for high tea, as we do every year to celebrate Mother's Day, the way I like to, with a waiter doing all the running around!

Have a great day Mum's!

1. Upper Beaconsfield
PRICE RANGE: Over $3 Million

General Features

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 2

• Outdoor Features
• Garage: 2

The colouring in these pics make them very "lavish", but enjoyable all the same!
Upper Beaconsfield is semi-rural, usually large blocks surrounded by many ancient trees!

I don't think this home has been staged, nor decorated by a professional, I believe the owners have great taste and style, and have carefully put this home together over years...

I'm not usually a fan of parquetry flooring, but in this home, it's quite stunning!

This is a truly stunning kitchen - no expense spared!

This rug in this room is divine!

What a gorgeous bedroom!!

What views!

Of course, so much room, why not tennis?

AND here's the master plan!

AND here's what the agent had to say about this divine home!

One of Victoria's most captivating, picturesque and highly desirable rural Estates
Superbly designed from the ground up, incorporating established landscaping by internationally renowned garden designer Paul Bangay, this majestic Estate is set upon 5.26ha (13ac) (approx) and comprises a principal residence of five bedrooms with expansive entertaining areas, 20 metre heated infinity pool and fully fitted cabana, championship flood lit modgrass tennis court, stables and tacking room, timber fenced paddocks and 20 vehicle machinery barn in the pristine surrounds and close CBD access of Upper Beaconsfield.

The grand entry to the residence features hand selected carrera marble flooring, Slattery and Aquroff staircase with detailed iron balustrade, charming study and separate powder room. Beyond the entry offers main living room, stunning kitchen and informal meals area benefiting from elevated views and stunning hand laid herringbone iron bark flooring spilling out to the immaculately presented pool and entertaining area offering the ultimate northerly aspect. The kitchen features breakfast bar, La Canche stove with double oven, Tepanyaki plate, wok and twin burners, Miele appliances, stone bench tops and fully imported tap ware. A dramatic formal dining room provides French Iron gas fire place and is large enough to embrace a dining table to seat at least 16 guests, and further entertaining / billiard room with custom made timber wet bar with refrigeration complete with stone bench tops, Travertine stone fire place and expansive oak lined wine cellar for 800 bottles with additional racking and shelving for a further 250 bottles and further private living room with carved wrought iron gas fire place with sweeping views of the estate. The master abode is located off a private wing featuring ensuite with spa, walk in robe and balcony. Upstairs provides the balance of the sleeping accommodation of which there are 3 king size bedrooms with built in robes and separate gym or fifth bedroom.

Further features include heating / cooling, security alarm, surround sound system in living room, kitchen, meals, master bedroom and gymnasium, double lock up garage, circular driveway with wrought iron remote control gates, four separate paddocks, two with shelters, in-ground olympic size trampoline, three x 25,000 litre water tanks, three dams, fully irrigated garden and replica cubby house




2. Williamstown
PRICE RANGE: Over $3 Million

General Features

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4
• Land Size: 900 m²

• Indoor Features
• Alarm System
• Study
• Built-in Wardrobes
• Pay TV Access
• Air Conditioning
• Hydronic Heating

• Outdoor Features
• Carport: 3
• Garage: 1

Beautiful Williamstown, riddled with historic properties diligently protected by council regulations, even painting your fence requires permission from council!
Result: Beautiful place to live, and visit, 10 minutes from where we live - we go there often for visits, lunch, the beach, and it's only ten minutes drive to Melbourne City!

Obviously homes like these retain their saleability, year after year, because they are usually lovingly restored by their owners...

Like the Upper Beaconsfield home above, I believe this home is not professionally decorated, but lovingly done so by owners with good taste and style! (people like me!)

Another lovely timber adorned kitchen/living area!

Room for a study!

I think the black contrast in this bedroom is divine
(even kinda hides the not so great wallpaper on the headboard wall!)

I really like this room too, loving that wallpaper!

Even a stunning laundry - I aspire to this standard in my own home!

Beautiful quality finished home in a beautiful area - what more could you ask for!

AND here's the master plan!

AND

AND here's what the Agent had to say

Classic Touch
New and spacious allowing the natural beauty of the home to shine through to create gorgeous spaces for the family. Upto 5 bedrooms (main with large WIR & marble ensuite), 4 bathrooms each with quality fittings, upto 4 car spaces, formal sitting room, formal dining, study with built in book shelves, guest bedroom, children's retreat, designer kitchen, open living space.

Land 900m2 approx. on corner site - 20 x 45m approx. House area 45 sqs approx

Room for pool and backyard space. With no expense spared to offer the very best in quality throughout. A warm and welcome environment to make the kitchen a joy! Kashmir white granite bench top, large central island bench, all doors and drawers fitted with Blanca soft-close hardware.

In the main bathroom colors and finishes match the look of all cabinetry throughout the home. A selection of Travertine white tiles, calcutta marble to tie in with the beautiful wall paper. Master bedroom ensuite is tiled in a Bolt Icino marble on the floors and walls.

. Extensively insulated throughout walls and ceilings for weatherproofing and sound insulation
. Internal French doors with 12mm thick beveled glass for aesthetic and sound proofing characteristics
. 6.38mm thick laminated windows for additional strength, safety and soundproofing
. Flooring features American Oak, quality carpet and tiles
. Designer kitchen, laundry and bathroom cabinets featured in Luxury Home Design magazine (Dec/Jan 2009 Edition)
. Large kitchen island bench with 6 purpose built chairs
. 2 door Maytag fridge and freezer
. Hydronic heating, refrigerated air conditioning
. Solar hot water system
. Foxtel, internet and telephone outlets strategically placed throughout the home

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