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Like an extravagant château you would peruse for your summer in the French countryside; this sprawling estate oozes romance and channels the very best in opulent living within Melbourne’s southern suburbs.

Two acres, or 8,184 sqm, of sumptuous land elevated well above the standard — both physically and aesthetically; every inch of the grounds has been meticulously maintained for garden strolls and moments that encourage you to stop and smell the roses. On the property is an English glasshouse, industrial sized-shed that has been converted to the ultimate man cave, inclusive of full bar and poker/conference room, and a separate cottage (or retreat) with bar, snooker room, and cinema.

The main residence on the estate has been fitted out with no expense spared and every comfort considered. Space aplenty and at the core of the floorplan, the expansive open plan split level family room features a charming heritage fireplace — and so does the formal dining room — with the combined informal dining and kitchen containing state of the art European appliances and beautiful corian bench-tops.

There are four substantial double bedrooms with built-in-robes, but the master bedroom is where you’ll find a separate wing of the home for private respite. Almost a cottage-within-a-home, there’s a lounge and study area, a vast walk-in-robe, and an ensuite with therapeutic spa.

Leaning into that French château ambiance; the extensive basement wine cellar will expertly store your drops (or any other collectables), and the home theatre has been set up with full entertainment system and C-Bus technology. Beneath your feet you’ll find parquetry floors, premium fixtures and fittings throughout, and complete climate control for the cooler winter months near the Bayside.

A four-car garage in theory or your own storage facility in practicality; space is in such abundance here you have plenty of options for car parking. The stunning driveway leads you through the estate to the tech-enabled, resort-style pool and Gymnasium with a designated barbecue area, shower facilities, and a king size synthetic grass tennis court. A family gathering will never be hosted anywhere else.

Heatherton already affords you plenty of privacy, but it also doesn’t get any greener than being nestled in between an arm’s distance either side to the iconic Kingston Heath and Capital Golf Courses with a short walk to the Kingston Heath Botanic Gardens. There’s the convenience of Warrigal Road around the corner, a short distance from Chadstone and the beaches but the unique family attractions of Moorabbin Air Museum, the Bonsai Art Nursery, and an egg farm on your block to keep weekends different.

SEALS THE DEAL

Luxury encapsulates the utmost in beauty, function, charm, and sophistication — and this estate is a once-in-a-lifetime residential fantasy ready for a new family legacy set within the locale of Mentone beach and Brighton beach, and a short 35-minute drive to the Peninsula wineries.