18 Darling Street, Mentone

SOLD $1,795,000

A Seventies Darling with Architectural Style

Architecturally designed by the current owners, this one-of-a-kind family home brings a rare personality, irresistible appeal and fabulously retro finishes to its prized Mentone locale.

Although its pedigree is the early seventies, it radiates a definite Mid-century cool through the glorious interiors which enjoy a flowing connection with the oversized 976sqm (approx) block – prepare to discover multiple hidden gardens and leafy pockets ready to be enjoyed. Exposed brick, stretches of timber and original bottle glass are amongst the design features on display all crowned by glorious cathedral ceilings reaching up to meet cleverly placed skylights.

The true nucleus is the huge open plan entertaining zone boasting original built-in lounge furniture, a bar with wet-bar servery area along with a vast fitted dining table which can hold the grandest gatherings. Around the corner is the welcoming kitchen with access to a breakfast patio, while the main alfresco area sits alongside the large in-ground pool. A second living/dining space with kitchenette has multi-generational families in mind and gives access to three bedrooms all with robes/desks, while a clever use of the elevated ceiling gives a versatile attic space ideal as a games area.

Offering a generous ensuite master plus a peaceful sitting/room study and a second attic space to the front, the home is warmed by hydronic slab heating and features a split system in the main living room. A family bath & shower room, practical laundry plus ample storage and substantial parking round off a standout opportunity. For dedicated followers of this period of architecture, you can simply walk in and start living, but the foundations and layout also lend themselves to a sensational modern facelift with a seductive seventies soul.

An easy walk to Thrift Park shopping centre, close to buses and the Racecourse Reserve, the home is approximately 20 minutes on foot to the station, near private schools and zoned for Mentone Girls’ and Parkdale secondary colleges.

Agency - Buxton Mentone