55 The Boulevard

One of the landmark properties in the Riverside Estate, this majestic c1937 clinker brick Art Deco residence's elegant and impressively proportioned dimensions have been cherished and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 42 years. As featured in numerous publications, the distinctive exterior with its curved waterfall terraces and windows is matched inside by original steel framed glass, leadlight windows and Deco light fittings. The inviting entrance hall flows through double glass doors to a gracious sitting room with a classic tile and timber fireplace and an elegant formal dining room, both with curved windows. The light-filled living room with a pull-out desk is adjacent to the spacious family dining room and well-appointed kitchen opening to the deep private leafy northeast garden with a stone water feature, a stone pavilion, built in BBQ and a freestanding home office or studio. An evocative spiral staircase leads up to the main bedroom with timber floors, an ensuite and built in robes, three additional double bedrooms, a family bathroom with separate shower and toilet and a broad wraparound north-facing balcony offering wonderful verdant outlooks. In a beautiful tree-lined pocket desirably situated near North Balwyn village, Doncaster Rd trams, excellent private and public schools, Koonung Creek trail and parkland and freeway access, it includes ducted heating, ceiling fans, air-conditioner, powder-room, outdoor toilet, laundry, 400 bottle wine room, irrigation, underground concrete 50,000L water tank and internally accessed garage with storage. Land size: 878sqm (approx.)