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7 Rochester Road, Canterbury - Print Image 1

Presence, Proportion, Position

Sitting high and proud with great architectural impact, this substantial home (c1926) offers iconic character and contemporary comfort in a much-admired tree-lined avenue. An impressive example of high Art Deco Prairie School architecture designed from the office of Walter Burley Griffin, this handsome triple-brick residence showcases meticulous craftsmanship with arts and crafts wainscoting, king-sized rooms and geometric glass/Australian timber doors throughout. A grand entertainer with 3 superb reception rooms (including Frank Lloyd Wright inspired ballroom with magnificent OFP), this 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home also offers impressive family comfort with large study open to huge treetop terrace, stylish Euro/stone-finished kitchen/meals area (spacious pantry), sunroom and familyroom. Hail the charisma of this home, reconfigure to suit or capitalize on versatile dual access and convert back to a luxurious duplex (STCA). A striking character in a position of prestige handy to Maling Rd cafes, train, 109 tram and an array of Melbourne's finest schools. Includes Mountain Ash floors, hydronic heating, air-conditioners, security, auto-gates, north garden terraces, carport, garage, workshop