Located in the scenic Melbourne Suburb of Portsea, 22 Leyden Avenue provides a breathtaking private residence for families. At the end of the Mornington Peninsula, Portsea is known for luxury living, stunning views and grand style.
A stunning vision of luxury designer Stephen Akehurst, 22 Leyden Avenue is situated on a 3047 sqm block of land overlooking the Percy Cerutty oval the five-bedroom, four-bathroom property is perfect for families of any generation. The property is divided into two residences by the pool and central garden. The residence is a short drive from the gorgeous Portsea Beach, Portsea Surf Beach and spectacular Point Nepean National Park.
To get into the master residence, you walk along the terrace; straight ahead, there is the alfresco dining area, which looks onto the green grass and the crystal-clear water of the central garden and pool. The terrace is designed for all your entertaining needs, complete with a barbeque, pizza oven and wood fireplace. Entering into the master residence, you have a sleek dining area complete with a chef’s kitchen containing a designer Paul Bocuse oven, butler’s pantry and integrated refrigeration. The dining area opens onto the family room, both warmed by an elegant wood fireplace. On either side of the dining and family area are two expansive master suites.
Downstairs from the family room, you will find the “parents retreat”. It is a luxurious room perfect for an at-home escape with a gas fireplace and bar; it contains everything you could need to have a holiday away from home. Throughout the residences, there is grand recycled hardwood flooring.
Crossing over to get to the second residence, you pass by the 15-metre pool and central garden, the stunning gardens, landscaped by Rob Boden, surrounded by a gorgeous stone terrace. The gardens provide a perfect place to relax no matter the season. Or you can choose to relax in the heated saltwater pool; as a nice bonus, the pool requires minimal effort from you as it is self-cleaning.
Continuing along stone paths, you reach the second residence, perfect for hosting extended families and friends. It provides an extra three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living room and a rumpus room downstairs.
The extended gardens, also landscaped by Rob Boden, include a tennis court, vast lawns, striking hedges and marvellous stonework. There is also plenty of space for cars with enough space in garages to house seven. If boats are more your style, there is also plenty of room to store a boat.
22 Leyden Avenue is a masterpiece of a building, built to inspire, and it will undoubtedly feel like living in a paradise.