9 Merton Street, Ivanhoe

Fairy Hills Sanctuary With A Studio & Glorious Garden

Magnificent Edna Walling-inspired garden brings tranquil, north-facing botanical beauty to the forefront of this outstanding four bedroom, two bathroom residence c1923 featuring a separate studio, entertainment oasis and secure parking on an expansive 1012m2 allotment (approx).

Ideally located with wide frontage in a prestigious Fairy Hills pocket, this superb Californian bungalow with solar electricity where a family can relax in a renovated setting and enjoy the outdoors with a huge landscaped sanctuary at the rear including elevated decking, an alfresco terrace and a heated swim spa pool amid fruit trees, a vegetable patch and leafy greenery.

Enhanced by hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning and ceiling fans, exceptional comfort and natural light extend throughout a substantial single-level interior launched by an elegant lounge room overlooking garden with its peaceful fishpond, giant chess board and sun-splashed patio.

Accommodation complemented by two family bathrooms (main with a corner spa bath), consists of four distinctively generous bedrooms offering space, light and privacy for all the family.

A spacious country-style kitchen with Miele and Bosch appliances offers a functional horseshoe layout with a breakfast bench central to a family dining area and a large living room where the ceiling soars to highlight windows, a Norseman wood heater warms the space and French doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

A sought-after dimension of this prestige property is a freestanding studio, that with its own air-con, HWS and a powder room, is the perfect home office, consultancy space or teen retreat.

There's also a full laundry, huge under-house workshop and storage, alarm system, rainwater tanks and a remote-control rear double carport.

A Fairy Hills family domain of rare appeal only footsteps to Ivanhoe Grammar School, presents a remarkable family lifestyle opportunity near Ivanhoe's excellent cafe and shopping precinct, train station, golf course, Chelsworth Park and riverside walking trails.
Miles Real Estate.