12 Parkgate Drive, Ringwood VIC 3134

Perched high on the hill with amazing Dandenong Ranges views, this prestigious home caters effortlessly to every stage of family life. In perfect balance, the impressive design wraps around the alfresco terrace and shimmering pool that adds a sense of calm, introduced by an open plan living room and dining zone incorporating a bar and study nook; united by a divine entertainer’s kitchen featuring an integrated fridge/freezer, a stone island breakfast bar, premium AEG appliances and a large Butler’s pantry.

A comfortable family room with poolside views offers another quiet place to relax, whilst a home theatre delivers the ultimate cinematic experience – all you need to do is bring the popcorn. Well zoned accommodation includes a ground-floor guest bedroom with a modern bathroom, matched upstairs with a fitted home office and a light-filled retreat with tantalising views over the district and Dandenong Ranges.

The palatial master bedroom boasts his-and-hers walk-in dressing rooms (ladies with a makeup station) and a deluxe ensuite, whilst the remaining bedrooms all share a contemporary family bathroom echoing the same designer style. Highlights include an alarm, CCTV, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, 3M film on windows, video intercom, CCTV, water tank, smart-home automation (roller blinds and lighting), rain-sensing irrigation system, roller shutters, Grey Ironbark staircase, double auto garage with gym/workshop.

Professionally landscaped gardens complete the picture, to the rear is a low-maintenance courtyard with a firepit, complemented by a sun-drenched alfresco terrace featuring a custom-designed concrete sunbed, built-in BBQ and a heated pool. In a coveted location, the home is walking distance from Yarra Valley Grammar, moments from Luther College, Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School, McAdam Square, local parks and walking trails, with swift access to Ringwood North shops, Croydon Central, Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood Train Station and Eastlink.