2/17 Abbotsford Grove

SOLD By Miles Real Estate. Designed around adaptability and delivered with an emphasis on first-class quality, this executive town residence at the rear of a boutique pair offers rare flexibility and freedom for life's ever-changing needs along with effortless access to Ivanhoe's blue-chip amenities. Securely set behind automatic gates, an oversized internal double garage (remote-control door) and an attractive façade reveal a large and light, four bedroom interior that not only offers versatile two-level space, but also the bonus of a two-room basement so that buyers can decide just exactly how they live. The ground-floor layout is a future-proofed domain with a superb main bedroom suite (extensive built-in robes, ensuite with spa bath, frameless shower, bidet and twin vanity), dedicated family living and dining areas, a Smeg/Miele-appointed gourmet kitchen with smart storage plus an efficient full laundry and a powder room. Located upstairs are three sizable bedrooms or two and a lounge/study, as well as a study nook and a fully-tiled bathroom (separate shower and bathtub), while the basement is a revelation with two rooms and a storage area ideal as a home office, gym and teen retreat while perfect for a treasured wine collection. Outdoor enjoyment and entertaining guests are easy with sliding doors opening onto a spacious terrace courtyard that's high-walled, private and bathing in sunshine (secure rear ROW), while features of the home include solar electricity, ducted heating and air-conditioning, video intercom, alarm system, polished floorboards and abundant storage. Brilliantly balancing lifestyle, functionality and long-term appeal in a low-maintenance setting, this remarkable one owner-designer/builder home is enviably positioned only a short, easy walk to Ivanhoe Village shops and cafes, Rockbeare/Darebin Creek parkland and trails, primary and grammar schools, and the train station.