28 Tower Street, Surrey Hills

Please contact Ken Griffith to register to attend our inspection Sitting unassumingly in a peaceful Surrey Hills location is where you'll discover this magnificent period home full of wonderful surprises. Immediately, the evocative brick façade and the glorious archway entrance leading to double doors will get your heart racing. Built approximately 100 years ago, this magical home is imbued with historical significance and striking architectural features. Formerly the 'showrooms' for the Wunderlich Pressed Metal Panels, manufactured by the Wunderlich Brothers between 1880-1940. This character-rich home has exquisite examples of Wunderlich Metal Ceilings throughout, you'll discover them in the formal dining room, the formal loungeroom, the wide hallway entrance and the master bedroom. Solid brick in construction, soaring ceiling heights, extensive timber paneling, cornices and leadlight windows further enhance the wonderful ambiance of this spacious family home. Four good-sized bedrooms are split across the two levels. Upstairs houses three bedrooms and would be an ideal domain for the youngsters with an almost treehouse-like sensation. All three rooms are slightly different in configuration and size; one has a WIR with views across to the Dandenongs, the other has treetop views and two WIR's, the third one has a distinct cottage feel and is completely adorable. All are carpeted and share a spacious modernized bathroom. The main bedroom is downstairs, here you'll enjoy one of the exquisite original fireplaces, a ceiling artistically adorned by the Wunderlich Panels and an ensuite bathroom that was cleverly installed under the staircase. The expansive lower level houses all the living spaces; the formal entertaining rooms are located near the entrance and feature the second, equally striking, ornamental fireplace, more Wunderlich ceiling panels and beautiful windows – these formal rooms exude a sense of history and grandeur without being stuffy. The informal living zone is at the rear, it's the perfect place for family time, cooking up a storm and for relaxing in. Serviced by a spacious and functional kitchen complete with a full suite of stainless-steel appliances, ample timber cabinetry and granite benchtops. A generous breakfast bar is the ideal spot to linger with a coffee and flick through the paper. Storage options are well taken care of with plenty of cupboards dotted around. From the full-sized laundry you enter to another bathroom fitted with a lovely clawfoot bath and a guest loo. Ducted heating, spilt system aircons and fireplaces take care of all temperature fluctuations. An undercover outdoor seating area is a peaceful spot to take in the wonderfully, low-maintenance rear yard covered in timber decking and bricks which offers loads of space for family BBQ's and parties. Established shrubs, excellent side access, three water tanks and a magnificent peppermint gum add beauty and functionality. Car enthusiast will be excited to know there are three, off-street car spaces, all undercover, all with power and one is a garage/workshop – easily accessed via a wide, rear lane. If you have been dreaming of a large, historic family home with no less than four-bedrooms, four-living spaces, three-bathrooms and three-car parking spots be sure to inspect this one. It's immediately livable as is with an option to make cosmetic changes down the road. Location wise it's quite impressive too; nearby are Surrey Hills, Mont Albert, Mailing Rd and Union Rd shopping precincts. Canterbury Rd shops and Camberwell Sunday Market are also close by, as are reputable schools, a huge, recreation park and Surrey Hills station. 28 Tower Street is a wonderful mix of history, architectural details offering excellent family-sized living with a hint of grandeur and fairytale.