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Eltham 12 Yarra Braes Road

'Le Gallienne House'


Floorplan

Originally the home of composer Dorian Le Gallienne and Professor Richard Downing, this remarkable, heritage-listed property sits perfectly on a magnificent undulating estate of 3.25 acres (approx) adjoining the Yarra River lineal reserve. Linked by a quaint galley walkway, two separate mudbrick residences offer historic, flexible spaces over two levels, filled with natural light and beautiful birdsong. Main house comprises 3 bedrooms plus spacious studio/bedroom, 2 casual living areas, grand formal living, open plan kitchen and dining zone with antique shop counter breakfast bar, 3 bathrooms, powder room, north and south facing balconies and glorious vaulted gallery. A self-contained guesthouse includes spacious living, kitchen/dining, study, bathroom and "galleon" shaped boudoir with balcony overlooking pretty terraced gardens. Designed by Alistair Knox and originally landscaped by Gordon Ford, the house was built with the involvement of many local and colourful characters including artist Clifton Pugh. Features include open fire places, polished timber and terracotta tiled floors, glass atrium with spiral staircase, wood and gas heaters, excellent storage, dishwasher, 9,000lt rainwater storage and much more. The guesthouse suggests a myriad of possible configurations including separate home office, in-law or B&B accommodation. Don't miss this serendipitous opportunity to secure a marvellous family estate and living arts legacy just minutes to Eltham Village shops, cafes, schools and city train.

Historic Alistair Knox mudbrick residences over 2 levels Self-contained guesthouse linked by galley walkway Flexible 4/5 bedrooms, vast studio, vaulted gallery 3 informal living rooms, grand formal lounge, open plan kitchen/dining North and South balconies, natural light, period features 3.25 acres (approx) terraced gardens, Gordon Ford rocks, water storage


  • Property Information

    • Land area approx 12,140.6sqm

Nearest Schools

  • In Catchment Area
  • Independent Schools*

Primary School

  • Eltham Primary School

Secondary School

  • Eltham High School

Combined

  • Eltham College
  • Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale Campus
  • Donvale Christian College
  • Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School

Primary

  • Our Lady Help of Christians School
  • St Francis Xavier's School
  • St Charles Borromeo School
  • Holy Trinity Primary School
  • Our Lady of the Pines School
  • St Kevin's School
  • Plenty Valley International Montessori School
  • Sacred Heart School
  • St Anne's School
  • St Thomas the Apostle School
  • St Peter & Paul's School
  • St Gregory the Great School
  • St Mary's School
  • St Clement of Rome School
  • St Philip's School

Secondary

  • Catholic Ladies' College Ltd
  • Whitefriars College Inc

Special

  • Berengarra School
* Nearby schools are automatically selected based on straight-line distance only, and ordered by proximity.

Fletchers Agents


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$1.39 million

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