21 Columba Street, Balwyn North, Vic 3104

Rising quietly at the rear of an award-winning enclave, this architect-designed two-level residence is lofty in every sense. Rough-cast blockwork sets the tone, softened by an abundance of glass that draws the sky, the park and the valley beyond into every room. Cited as an exemplar for architectural students, it is a design that has aged with grace and will never date.

Facing north across the park, the home is flooded with sun from morning to dusk. Soaring ceilings and a lightwell greet you at the entry, framing the parkland and setting a generous, open flow through the ground floor. The Bosch kitchen, with granite benches and plenty of storage, looks onto the dining area and the barbecue terrace. Alongside, the lounge glows with northern light through wide tinted windows, with a built-in library for a relaxed finish.

Glass doors slide open to a broad alfresco deck and courtyard garden, ideal for long lunches and easy entertaining. Your own gate opens onto the park, so the whole green expanse becomes your backyard. A spacious study with a private courtyard, a laundry and a powder room complete the downstairs.

Upstairs, a central landing leads to three sun-filled, robed bedrooms, a family bathroom with a spa tub, a separate WC and an ensuite with a granite vanity. The main bedroom is the highlight, opening to a private terrace with outstanding treetop views over the park and valley.

This home also offers quality finishes, generous storage throughout, ducted gas heating, split-system heating and cooling, an intercom, ducted vacuum and an internally accessed double garage with storage.

The location is equally elevated and convenient. Bellevue shops and cafes are only metres away, with public transport and the Eastern Freeway close by. The home is zoned for Kew High School and sits near Freeway Golf Course, Boroondara Tennis Centre and a string of green spaces including the Koonung Trail and Hays Paddock.