50-52 Dalry Avenue, Park Orchards, VIC 3114

There​ ​are​ ​homes​ ​that​ ​make​ ​a​ ​statement​ ​the​ ​moment​ ​you​ ​arrive​ ​—​ ​and​ ​50-52​ ​Dalry​ ​Avenue​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​them.​ ​Pull​ ​up​ ​the​ ​circular​ ​driveway,​ ​step​ ​beneath​ ​the​ ​portico​ ​and​ ​through​ ​the​ ​double​ ​doors,​ ​and​ ​you'll​ ​immediately​ ​understand​ ​that​ ​this​ ​is​ ​something​ ​a​ ​little​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ordinary.

Built​ ​for​ ​a​ ​family​ ​that​ ​likes​ ​to​ ​do​ ​life​ ​properly,​ ​this​ ​grand​ ​residence​ ​offers​ ​five​ ​bedrooms​ ​(or​ ​four​ ​plus​ ​study),​ ​anchored​ ​by​ ​a​ ​lavish​ ​master​ ​suite​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​walk-in​ ​robe​ ​and​ ​a​ ​twin-vanity​ ​ensuite​ ​that​ ​feels​ ​more​ ​day​ ​spa​ ​than​ ​family​ ​home.​ ​The​ ​remaining​ ​bedrooms​ ​are​ ​generously​ ​sized​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​main​ ​family​ ​bathroom​ ​—​ ​with​ ​shower,​ ​bath,​ ​twin​ ​vanities​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​toilet​ ​—​ ​keeps​ ​the​ ​morning​ ​rush​ ​civilised.

Pitched​ ​ceilings​ ​crown​ ​the​ ​open​ ​plan​ ​kitchen,​ ​meals​ ​and​ ​living​ ​area,​ ​where​ ​an​ ​island​ ​breakfast​ ​bar,​ ​900mm​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​cooktop,​ ​and​ ​walk-in​ ​pantry​ ​do​ ​the​ ​heavy​ ​lifting​ ​—​ ​and​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​space​ ​opens​ ​directly​ ​to​ ​a​ ​large​ ​covered​ ​entertaining​ ​terrace​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​pool​ ​and​ ​spa.​ ​A​ ​separate​ ​rumpus​ ​room​ ​means​ ​everyone​ ​gets​ ​their​ ​own​ ​corner​ ​of​ ​the​ ​house,​ ​while​ ​9ft​ ​ceilings​ ​and​ ​stunning​ ​spotted​ ​gum​ ​timber​ ​floors​ ​set​ ​the​ ​tone​ ​throughout.

Outside​ ​is​ ​where​ ​things​ ​get​ ​truly​ ​memorable:​ ​the​ ​covered​ ​entertainer's​ ​terrace​ ​with​ ​travertine​ ​tiling​ ​flows​ ​to​ ​a​ ​sparkling​ ​inground​ ​pool​ ​and​ ​spa,​ ​a​ ​firepit​ ​for​ ​the​ ​cooler​ ​nights,​ ​and​ ​lush​ ​established​ ​gardens​ ​that​ ​are​ ​a​ ​haven​ ​for​ ​native​ ​birds​ ​—​ ​all​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​a​ ​double​ ​garage,​ ​workshop,​ ​shed​ ​and​ ​solar​ ​panels.

Set​ ​within​ ​a​ ​harmonious​ ​and​ ​tightly​ ​held​ ​neighbourhood​ ​renowned​ ​for​ ​its​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​community​ ​and​ ​leafy​ ​surrounds,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​Park​ ​Orchards​ ​at​ ​its​ ​finest​ ​—​ ​polished,​ ​generous​ ​and​ ​quietly​ ​unforgettable.