Spanning a spectacular 5 acres (approx. 2.05 ha) in Melbourne’s east, this architecturally designed home leaves a conscious green footprint, uniting tranquil native spaces and modern luxury with access to elite schools, shopping and public transport.

Current owner Ingo Reisch told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We wanted to celebrate various architectural styles, rather than do away with the old and just do it all in a new style. The property offers so much, from enormous privacy, space, sheer luxury but also a real sense of being part of nature and all so close to the city, local shopping centres, schools and the main freeway, we are actually having remorse selling.”

WMK Architecture worked extensively with the owners to design the updated layout, with a brief to create a large open space to bring the family together, captures the stunning views, offers a modern style work space and catered for a second alfresco area, which has been used all year around. The large pond connected the living, work space and alfresco area together, whilst there are clear separations via massive glass sheets. 

The open plan configuration embraces family/living/dining drawn together by a designer Cheminees Philippe fireplace and an epicurean kitchen with thick marble waterfall island bench and splashback, premium appliances, cabinetry and butler's pantry. The adjoining sunroom/home office encased in glass to stream sunlight.

A handmade stone-stacked wall is the showpiece of the home, complemented by a floating wormwood staircase and expanses of triple level glass that reflect exhilarating 180-degree views of the treetops. 

A sensational mezzanine overlooks this inspiring open-air hub with ceilings soaring to 5.7m high, welcoming a built-in library with backlighting and reading nook.

Design-focused cabinet maker, Andrew Molnar, of joinery company Jemson, went beyond the normal cabinetry works, using recycled timbers reclaimed from the demolished part of the house as bench material, ceiling cladding, pantry door handles and even for one of the custom-made bathroom shelf units.

A separate billiards/rumpus is offset by both a unique wine room with recycled timber and approx. 250 bottle cellar and an outdoor alfresco with built-in BBQ overlooking the inground solar heated pool.

There are 4 generous bedrooms and 2 luxe bathrooms with frameless rainhead showers in the main home, 2 with ensuites including baths, plus a barn with bed/studio and bathroom. 

The palatial master suite occupies its own level with a parents' retreat with kitchenette, fully fitted walk-in robe, ensuite with dual vanity and triple rainfall shower, and a private decked terrace.

Outdoors, the comprehensively landscaped botanical gardens are bordered by stone handcrafted walls and punctuated by a mini orchard, chook shed and organic vegetable garden.

The property also boasts paddocks, stables, sheds, hay storage, post & rail electric fencing and a small horse arena plus a separate converted barn with mezzanine accommodation ideal for a teenager or home office, with kitchenette and bathroom facilities plus split system heating/cooling, storage, workshop and fully remote timber doors.

A 4-car remote garage with polished concrete floors delivers abundant storage, electric car charger and dual Tesla 2-phase battery storage. In addition, this area provides a full second laundry and kitchen, while a separate gym caters for family/guests. There is ample parking at the home and barn plus automated entrance gates to the property.

Only minutes to quality schools, central to shopping centres and close to numerous sporting facilities, the property is located a short distance to the freeway/Eastlink. 

See more of 5 Pambara Court Donvale VIC 3111, including additional photos, floorplan, and location map, on Luxury List.

To arrange a private inspection phone or email Daniel Broadbent of Jellis Craig Doncaster East or Sophie Broadbent of Jellis Craig Doncaster East via these links.

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