42 Chester St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

Sitting proudly in a quiet tree-lined street, this quality-crafted residence shines with its custom design, generous room sizes and impressive entertaining spaces. Manicured front gardens framed by box hedges and decorated by a water fountain create a striking approach to the home’s entrance, where an elegant hallway with soaring 9ft-tall ceilings and sleek tiled floors make a stunning first impression. Resting either side of the entrance are two spacious bedrooms, including the master suite, featuring a bay window illuminated sitting area, two fitted-out walk-in wardrobes and a floor-to-ceiling tiled contemporary ensuite, complete with a frameless twin-head shower, double-bowl vanity and separate toilet. Exemplary open plan design is showcased at the heart of the home, where the family and dining area are crowned by a kitchen adorned with Tasmanian Myrtle cabinetry and stone countertops. Complete with 900mm cooking appliances and a dishwasher, it is impressively equipped for the resident chef. An expansive rumpus room, complete with closing doors for privacy, extends from this central hub, with both areas seamlessly connecting to the home’s incredible outdoor spaces. Set up for all-seasons fun and entertainment, the backyard boasts two covered alfrescos, featuring fantastic amenities such as a built-in barbeque, rangehood, lighting, fan, heat lamps, bench seat, split system air conditioner, bar ledge and stone servery bench. To their side, a private, north-facing lawn, bordered by a variety of citrus trees, offers plenty of room for children and pets to play freely.

Back inside, a rear corridor leads to two additional bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a well-appointed laundry, separate toilet and a family bathroom that mirrors the ensuite’s style, complete with freestanding bathtub.

Upstairs, a bright and inviting loft retreat includes a fifth bedroom, sitting area and study nook.

Enhanced with a wealth of quality extras, this home has a 12-panel solar system, lavish amounts of custom cupboard storage, ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, split system air conditioning, alarm, external storeroom and an oversized remote double garage with roller door access to the alfresco areas.

Perfectly placed for lifestyle convenience, this grand Gateway Estate residence offers proximity to bus services, reserves, walking trails, schools, malls, Lilydale Main Street and Train Station, plus the renowned golf courses and wineries of the Yarra Valley.