11 Castella Street, Ivanhoe East

Expansive Family Entertainer In A Riverside Pocket

A peaceful riverside pocket by extensive greenbelt parkland and an array of first-class amenities is the tightly-held location of this substantial family entertainer, that brilliantly redesigned by architect Jo McIntyre, achieves the perfect balance of indoor-outdoor excellence.

Flawlessly merging attractive mid-century character and stunning contemporary enhancement, this expansive five bedroom, three bathroom residence is an idyllic sanctuary with a carefully-considered layout designed for supreme everyday comfort, intimate family gatherings and large-scale entertaining on a landscaped allotment.

Complemented by zoned central heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, engineered oak flooring, abundant storage and solar electricity, the vast two-level interior includes double-glazed, first-floor accommodation where a large children's retreat with city views is accompanied by two king-size bedrooms (built-in robes) and a fully-tiled bathroom with a frameless-glass shower, bathtub and heated towel rail.

A superb main bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and a heated-floor ensuite is quietly tucked away on the ground-floor, near two further bedrooms (or spacious bedroom plus a big study) and an additional bathroom plus a full-size laundry.

The impressive proportions extend to a beautiful lounge room that flows seamlessly through to a vast family living (HeatnGlo gas fireplace) and dining zone served by a breathtaking luxury kitchen boasting Smeg appliances (induction cooktop, side-by-side ovens), dual-drawer dishwashers, copious soft-close storage and a waterfall breakfast island.

In-built speakers inside and out amplify the home's sophisticated mood, with sliding doors and security screens opening wide to a huge, undercover entertainment deck fitted with a gas-plumbed BBQ unit with an ice chest, a ceiling fan and heat-strips.

The fun continues for all the family in a secure and sunny, rear garden oasis featuring a bluestone-paved alfresco/play terrace with a firepit and an amazing 10m x 5m mineral swimming pool with an electric heat pump.

There's also a sprinkler system, driveway off-street parking and an oversized tandem garage with an internal powder room, storage space and a remote-control roller door.

Absolutely not to be missed by a family seeking extensive space for daily pleasure and endless leisure, this remarkable home is desirably located close to East Ivanhoe Village cafes and shops, Yarra River parks and trails, golf course, primary and private schools (buses directly to Kew and to Ivanhoe Grammar), Ivanhoe shopping and train station, EastLink freeway and the Austin Hospital.
Miles Real Estate