23 Hope Street, Glen Iris, Vic 3146

Perched on the border of leafy green Glen Iris and the highly prized Malvern East Gascoigne Estate is this elegant family home. Behind its timeless façade lies a lifestyle of genuine substance and scale where seamless poolside alfresco living unfolds across a beautifully landscaped, north-facing allotment.

The hall and rear open-plan living and dining domain is flawlessly composed with solid oak floors, lead crystal chandeliers, soaring 3m ceilings, a gas fireplace opening to the outdoors through a full wall of sliding glass to a covered alfresco terrace and beyond to a solar-heated, self-cleaning, fully tiled pool set in established gardens with LED garden lights, watering system, fruit trees and herbs for convenience. The culinary domain is fully appointed with high-end V-ZUG steam and combi ovens, french door integrated Liebherr fridge, wine fridge, Miele integrated dishwasher, an oversized island, full butler's pantry and walk-in pantry, supporting daily life and grand entertaining. The formal and informal zones are thoughtfully layered, beginning with a refined sitting room and a fitted study and adjacent gym or second office, with a sleek powder room, mud room and laundry adding to the dynamic downstairs layout.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is peaceful and indulgent with city glimpses, a walk-in robe and a hotel-calibre ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms include a second bedroom and third bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite and a fourth with built-ins, all served by a family bathroom and a break-out retreat that doubles as a kids' lounge or home theatre.

Comprehensive infrastructure includes online zoned refrigerated climate control, 6.6KW solar panels, online HD CCTV and alarm system, automated gates and double garaging with internal access plus third car park.

The location is equally compelling, positioned within one of Melbourne's leading educational precincts, surrounded by leading private schools and just minutes from trains, trams, Malvern Central, Chadstone and Central Park Village. Direct Monash Freeway access ensures convenient city and coastal commutes.

With its carefully considered layout, premium finishes and enduring style, this is a residence that meets the moment, now and for years to come.