4 & 6 Sylvan Court, Ivanhoe

Under Contract

Captivating Presence, Creekside Locale, Compelling Potential. An evocative presence of serenity, history and seclusion at the end of an exclusive riverside cul-de-sac envelops this gracious four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence offered with adjoining vacant park-side land (4 Sylvan Court) all overlooking Darebin Creek trail bushland.

Largely original throughout an extensive two-level interior offering enormous flexibility, this slate-roofed classic with a farmhouse feel on a combined 1485m2 (approx) presents an extraordinary opportunity of present-day comfort and potential all situated beside a nature reserve that abuts the banks of the Darebin Creek

Polished hardwood floors extend through an expansive, light-filled living and dining room centred around a marble-backed open fireplace with wide sliding doors inviting seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining on an elevated undercover terrace with leafy garden and treed creek-bank views. Continuing at ground-level is a bedroom leading to an ensuite, a bright multi-purpose studio that can serve as a bedroom, office or extra living room, a powder room, kitchen and meals area including a La Germania freestanding stove and Bosch dishwasher, and a basement wine cellar/bar.

First-floor accommodation is perfectly proportioned and along with beautiful views offers a main bedroom with a two-way ensuite and dressing room/study, two further bedrooms with built-in robes and an additional bathroom. There's also ducted heating and cooling, heated towel rails, a large laundry, off-street parking and a stable-style double garage with loft storage.

Framed by the natural beauty of its Darebin Creek surroundings and steeped in captivating character, this compelling family haven and the adjoining land offer the size, the scope and the serene bushland surroundings to realize the dream of a tranquil tree change only minutes to blue-chip amenities.

Ready and waiting for big ideas elevated among the gumtrees, imagine the possibilities to improve as desired with exciting options (STCA) in an elite Fairy Hills pocket close to local private schools, tranquil parklands and trails, boutique shopping, cafes and restaurants, Darebin train station and the Eastern freeway.
Miles Real Estate