4 Eton Court, Heidelberg, Vic 3084

This elegant five bedroom residence (ca 1964), designed by the renowned architect Charles Duncan and impeccably maintained by the original owner, offers expansive private living surrounded by Ellis Stones-inspired native gardens in a secluded court close to Banyule Parklands and schools. The house embodies the architect's signature 'organic' style, influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Walter Burley Griffin. This is apparent in the building's hipped roof, wide eaves, strong horizontals intersected by vertical piers, chain downpipes and large areas of glass linking all major rooms with the terraced garden and paved courtyards. Built of recycled Hawthorn bricks - extending to the interior walls - and featuring extensive Tasmanian blackwood panelling, hand-crafted cabinetry and slate floors, the Eton Court house has a superbly-zoned floor plan, thoughtfully arranged for family living and entertaining. Gently stepped to follow the contours of the land, it incorporates a handsome pyramid-ceilinged central living and dining room with open fireplace, large family room adjoining the light-filled galley kitchen, four bedrooms (ensuite to main) opening from a striking upper-level gallery, lower level fifth bedroom/study with ensuite, mosaic-tiled family bathroom and fitted laundry/utility room.

Including a double carport, substantial workshop with adjoining professional darkroom, extensive storage space and cellar, here is a truly exceptional home, ready for another 50 years of family living. Land size 1341sqm (approx). Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd.