Commanding an impressive presence behind a striking brick and stacked-stone façade, this magnificent Englehart-built five-bedroom family residence delivers generous, refined living, a resort-style pool and an entertainer’s alfresco – a home of genuine scale and sophistication in one of Balwyn North’s most sought-after addresses, zoned for Boroondara Park Primary School and the prestigious Balwyn High School. A grand entrance hall sets the tone, flanked by a generous ground-floor fifth bedroom – a flexible space ideal as a guest bedroom or home office – and leading to an elegant formal living and dining room, where full-height windows dressed in sheer drapery fill the space with soft natural light – an inspired setting for refined gatherings. At the heart of the home, the expansive family and meals domain is anchored by a superb chef’s kitchen, appointed with a waterfall-edge stone island, a five-burner gas cooktop, wall oven, sleek gloss cabinetry, a picture-window splashback and an exceptional walk-in butler’s pantry. Gleaming large-format porcelain tiles flow underfoot, while multiple sets of French doors open seamlessly to the outdoors. Step outside to a covered alfresco terrace complete with ceiling fan, built-in barbecue and pizza oven, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens and a sparkling swimming pool framed by travertine-style paving – the ultimate backdrop for summer entertaining and family weekends at home.