Blockbuster home with rooftop cinema an unreel deal

The triple-storey residence at 35 Highpoint Cres catches the eye with circular portal windows cut into its facade, but it’s the way the property has cleverly squeezed all the boons of a bigger block into a more convenient 1420sq m allotment that has maintained buyer interest.Barry Plant Eltham director Jason Stepanow said the home conceived by BBP Architects had been “very architectural” when it was built in 2010, but was “still pretty timeless”.RELATED: Eltham environmental beauty increases value by $245k in three yearsToorak: Unusual block with tennis court, historic ‘maisonette’ for saleWhere you should buy to make money now and become a millionaire in 10 yearsFor buyers and investors who aren’t so concerned about name recognition, there are bargains to be found in these hidden gems.“And there’s a dual cinema arrangement, with a large basement one and the children’s rooftop cinema as well,” Mr Stepanow said.While the basement theatre is joined by a cellar, it was the rooftop’s tree-lined views that had buyers pausing during its first weekend of inspections.“And the integration between the living and dining space and the alfresco with the series of stacking glass doors also impressed,” Mr Stepanow said.Home chef’s will appreciate a main kitchen featuring Miele appliances, or the outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue and bar fridge that it looks out to. The agent said the more than 40 families that had visited the 1420sq m property ranged from locals in Doncaster and Templestowe to those as far away as Windsor.“Most people like it because it gives you the sense of an acre lifestyle, but without the maintenance,” Mr Stepanow said. “They want the large home with the pool and the basketball court area, and this has everything in less than 1500sq m.”The four-bedroom floorplan includes three bathrooms, two of them as ensuites including for the upstairs main which also has a walk-in wardrobe.Adding to the appeal is a kids cottage with a slide in the backyard, an outdoor shower by the saltwater-chlorinated pool and a workshop or gym space at the rear of the block.A four-car garage offers plenty of space to park, handy when you would rather walk to Eltham shops or train station which are about 20 minutes away on foot.No. 35 Highpoint Cres goes under the hammer at 7pm on February 22.Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.MORE: Walkerville luxury shedhouse sold to a buyer who has never set foot in itSurvivor star and former Essendon player David Zaharakis selling party houseVersace-draped Bentleigh East house built for german shepherd is ready fur a new owner Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au