A mansion of the utmost substance and stature, ‘East View’ stands proudly as a bona-fide Victorian landmark among the prized, prestigious, and picturesque Gascoigne Estate.

Set among a streetscape adored for its converging foliage and period masterpieces, this extraordinary residence enjoys a captivating stance, with manicured gardens, a distant setback, and elaborate ornamentation heightening the allure of an unforgettable façade. With timeless features spanning marble and timber-encased fireplaces, detailed stained glass, an exquisite archway, and soaring, intricate ceilings, a broad entrance hall affords an instant impression, parting considerable lounge and office spaces with vivid floral outlooks. With bay windows to a relaxing front lounge and fitted workstations to a quiet study, adjacent music and dining rooms ensure further living flexibility, with extensive glass across an open northern side attracting swathes of all-day sunlight.

Fusing original and contemporary, Chevron-patterned parquetry flooring leads into an extraordinary main section, with a square-set ceiling’s clever recess gifting depth and dimension to a stunning family area. A first-class kitchen boasts Calacutta marble, plentiful cabinetry, and an upscale AGA cooker, alongside a concealed butler’s pantry and a centrepiece island. With an abundance of space to entertain a crowd on a sun-splashed afternoon, a verdant backyard wraps around to comprise multiple lounge settings, an open-air dining zone, barbecue area, grassed kids’ play space, and solar-heated pool.

With a scenic balcony enriching a sumptuous second storey, complementary main and guest rooms are joined by elegant ensuites, a pair of generous, further bedrooms, walk-in and built-in robes, and a lavish central bathroom. Handily served by a smart fourth bathroom, a bright and expansive loft (fifth bedroom) provides ideal separation as a teenager’s or visitor’s suite, benefitting from direct access through a secure double garage. Additional highlights include American oak floors, extensive storage, hydronic heating, ducted heating/cooling, a concealed study station and wood fire to main living, mains-gas barbecue, full-size laundry, and substantial, climate-controlled wine cellar.

With Central Park Village shops, cafés, and restaurants, Monash University Caulfield, and Caulfield Station just steps away, it’s metres from arterial Dandenong Road, city-bound trams, and the open expanses of Caulfield, Penpraze, and Central Parks, with leading private schools nearby.

Agency: Kay & Burton Stonnington