26 Russell Street, Surrey Hills, Vic 3127

This superb double-fronted Victorian residence trimmed with an iron lacework return verandah introduces stylish contemporary spaces to a classic original layout. This impressive home is enviably situated in a family friendly Surrey Hills area and offers loads of space for family enjoyment, living and entertaining.

Space and light defines the expansive renovated and extended interior which benefits from recent refurbishing and is imbued with period attributes including coloured leadlight glass plus high ceilings with roses and cornices. A crisp white décor is contrasted by shiny Baltic Pine floors with an arched hallway leading to a fitted study/home office, a formal sitting and adjacent dining room opening to a northern courtyard with a water feature; two downstairs bedrooms with built-in robes, one with an ensuite and a bathroom/laundry. The two-storey extension incorporates a study area, dual access family spa bath ensuite and three bedrooms with built-in robes including a main and second bedroom with access to a full-width iron lacework balcony. Above the expansive family living and dining room including a stylish kitchen with stone bench tops, island bench, WIP and a full complement of premium Miele appliances. Opening to a paved outdoor entertaining area in a large rear garden. Other features include an alarm, hydronic heating, OFPs, R/C air conditioners, overhead fans, ducted evaporative cooling, ample storage including roof, high quality fixtures and fittings, heated towel rails, rainwater tanks, automatic irrigation system and a long hedge-lined driveway to a tandem garage and off-street parking. 

The desirability of this family home is underpinned by a convenient location near Canterbury Road. Offers an excellent opportunity with its proximity to Surrey Hills Village and Union Station and bus services, Maling Road shops and cafes plus a choice of excellent schools both public and private. Close to a Reserve, lookout with City views and the Bluebell Hill Tennis Club - all adding to the family recreation options.