Set within the locale of Mentone beach and Brighton beach, this Heatherton residence is reminiscent of an extravagant château in the French countryside within Melbourne’s southern suburbs.

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The estate sprawls across approximately two acres, or 8,184 sqm (approx.) with grounds maintained for garden strolls. On the property is an English glasshouse, an industrial sized-shed that has been converted to the ultimate man cave, inclusive of full bar and poker/conference room, and a separate cottage (or retreat) with bar, snooker room, and cinema.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, the current owner said the gardens were one of the main attractions of the property, with some of the trees, hedges and plants over 80 years old. 

“I love our gardens, that they are both rambling but manicured at the same time. I honestly feel like I’m Tuscany particularly out the back as our view extends out to the open space and bodies of water of our neighbour. We aren’t land locked, everything feels free open, green and peaceful. Our garden attracts a lot of wildlife; birds, ducks, even owls, and sometimes little bunnies.”

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The main residence on the estate offers space aplenty and at the core of the floorplan, the expansive open plan split level family room features a charming heritage fireplace with the combined informal dining and kitchen containing state of the art European appliances and beautiful corian bench-tops. 

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There are four substantial double bedrooms with built-in-robes, but the master bedroom is where you’ll find a separate wing of the home for private respite. Almost a cottage-within-a-home, there’s a lounge and study area, a vast walk-in-robe, and an ensuite with therapeutic spa.

Other features include an extensive basement wine cellar, home theatre, and four-car garage, as well as parquetry floors, and complete climate control for the cooler winter months near the Bayside.

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The stunning driveway leads you through the estate to the tech-enabled, resort-style pool and Gymnasium with a designated barbecue area, shower facilities, and a king size synthetic grass tennis court. 

“I love that every season is unique and colourful,” the owner told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. 

“The garden was designed to ensure that something was in bloom throughout the seasons. We spent most of our time at home and honestly, I had no desire really to travel anymore as my home had everything. It made leaving it for a holiday difficult. Almost all our entertaining was outdoors. Every birthday party, family gathering and meal with friends was held in the outdoor dining area, “the shed” and pool parties or outdoor cinema for the kids.”

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Nestled in between the iconic Kingston Heath and Capital Golf Courses with a short walk to the Kingston Heath Botanic Gardens, there’s the convenience of Warrigal Road around the corner, a short distance from Chadstone and the beaches and a short 35-minute drive to the Peninsula wineries.

Source: WHITEFOX​​​​​​​

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