26 Dale Avenue

Expressions of Interest - Offers closing Tuesday 16th June at 5.00pm (unless sold prior). Positioned directly opposite Glendale Reserve, this substantial family home combines impressive proportions, quality finishes and exceptional flexibility in one of the area's most sought-after streets. Set on a secure, low-maintenance block with parkland views, the home offers space for large families, multigenerational living and entertaining on a grand scale. Beyond the leadlight front door, a striking triple-height entrance creates an immediate sense of scale, with a grand timber staircase, skylights overhead and natural light flowing throughout the home. To the right, a formal lounge and dining room enjoys park views and centres around a large open fireplace with feature brickwork, creating a warm and elegant space for entertaining. Further through, the expansive everyday living zone includes a generous family room with quality carpets and new blinds, alongside a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring extensive 2pac cabinetry, timber benchtops, Miele appliances, gas cooktop and double ovens. The adjoining meals area with slate flooring overlooks the pool and outdoor surrounds. The main level also includes two spacious bedrooms with fresh paint, quality carpets and new blinds, serviced by a well-finished bathroom with leadlight doors and timber vanity. A large fitted laundry and excellent storage complete the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs, soaring cathedral ceilings and six oversized skylights create a remarkable sense of openness and light. This level offers multiple living zones, including an enormous rumpus/games room with kitchenette, walk-in storage, timber windows and direct access to a large balcony with sweeping westerly views across the park. A separate living area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the pool below to the east. The main bedroom is privately positioned and generously scaled, complete with a Juliette style balcony, walk-in robe and spacious spa ensuite. Two further oversized bedrooms feature built-in study nooks, new fans, new blinds and quality carpets, serviced by a large family bathroom with quality finishes throughout. Outdoors, the secure backyard has been designed for easy living and entertaining, highlighted by a huge 86,000-litre inground pool with expansive paved surrounds. Low-maintenance gardens, three storage sheds, a substantial water tank and established landscaping add further practicality, while the parkland setting enhances the feeling of space and privacy. Adding even more versatility, a separately accessed two-level self-contained residence at the rear provides ideal accommodation for extended family, teenagers, guests or potential additional income (STCA). Comparable in size to a townhouse, it includes new carpets, split-system heating and cooling, a large bathroom and an enormous balcony capturing impressive westerly views. Additional features include a huge double garage with workshop space and extensive off-street parking, solar system with 20 panels, gas ducted heating, refrigerated cooling downstairs, evaporative cooling upstairs, split-system heating and cooling downstairs, ducted vacuum, recent switchboard upgrades and brand new high end LED lighting throughout and two large water tanks; one is connected to the main home, and the other serves the separately accessed, two-level self-contained residence. Opposite Glendale Reserve with its playground and lake, the home is within the St Helena Secondary College zone and moments from local childcare, kindergartens and primary schools. Nearby bus services provide easy access to Eltham and Greensborough stations. A meticulously maintained home of rare scale and versatility, offering outstanding family living in an exceptional park-side location.