Meander up the aggregate sealed driveway through the gated entrance, lined by tree ferns and natural bushland framing the 2.7 glorious acres of semi-formal woodland gardens to the stately Tudor styled English residence known as 'Ábingdon' which offers an unrivalled lifestyle of comfort, prestige and class in ideal cool climate showcasing ocean and You Yang views. Having recently been reimagined, remodelled and totally transformed, this sublime lifestyle property exhibits quintessential American cool climate architecture, in transitional style, creating the ultimate retreat to work, play, entertain or relax.

Accommodation comprises of front parlour, with crackling wood fire and double French doors to the front terrace running along the entire front of the house linking all entertaining areas, stunning Carrara marble kitchen with butler’s pantry, 2 integrated Miele dishwashers (one in pantry), 2 butler's sinks, extra deep Miele warming drawer/slow cooker and fully integrated Liebherr double French door fridge/freezer and commercial Zipp tap with instant filtered cold / sparkling and boiling water, exquisite dining and living zones enjoying the leafy vistas with the warmth of American oak flooring and floor to ceiling glass. A wine room, mud room and powder room are included for convenience.

Upstairs reveals five lavish bedrooms and five bathrooms culminating in the most spectacular master retreat - a palatial oasis of serenity boasting expansive couple's boutique-inspired walk-in dressing rooms and hotel-style ensuite bathroom, a makeup station, cocoon bath and beautiful silk curtains framing vast panels of glass. Climb even higher and you arrive at a 6th skylit bedroom/retreat/home office with walk in robe and a 6th bathroom. Enjoy a morning brew on the wrap terrace and watch the ships shimmer on the bay before starting your day. Weekends can be spent swimming in the sparkling 110,000L saltwater pool, pottering among the woodland gardens and Hydrangea glen, collecting fresh eggs from the chooks or meandering to the village for a latte.

Other features of this magnificent trophy home include 2 laundries, fully ducted air conditioning (21kw), hydronic heating and ceiling fans for seasonal comfort, double remote garage with internal access, abundant off-street parking, double glazed windows and doors, eco effective water treatment plant with irrigation system, back to base alarm system, automatic blinds, electric windows and electric skylights, timber woodshed caters for 4m2 firewood, timber garden shed, potting shed/greenhouse, additional shed for a gym/storage, traditional cool climate garden, with seasonal colour and bulbs.

This awe-inspiring home truly needs to be seen to appreciate this once in a lifetime lifestyle offering nestled within the hills of the Dandenong’s. This property is offered on a fully furnished basis and is not available for short term leasing. The weekly rent includes garden and pool maintenance and a cleaner to visit fortnightly. Please contact for private appointment.

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