For Sale $3,250,000 - $3,350,000 - House
Owner-built French Provincial glamour delivering family luxury in a prime Box Hill North setting
Asking Price: $3,250,000 – $3,350,000
Configuration: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Land Size: 666 sqm (approx.)
This is a substantial, owner-built French Provincial residence offering generous accommodation, strong street presence and a family-friendly layout in a highly convenient Box Hill North pocket. With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, multiple living zones and a strong emphasis on internal space and entertaining, the home is clearly aimed at families wanting scale, comfort and prestige without the burden of maintaining a large block.
The value proposition here is space, layout and finish quality rather than architectural subtlety. While the home presents as luxurious and well-appointed, some interior design choices will polarise buyers, particularly in the bathrooms and secondary kitchen areas. For those who prioritise accommodation, presence and lifestyle convenience over absolute design cohesion, this is a compelling offering.
Design & Liveability Commentary
Street Presence
The home makes an immediate impression with its grand French Provincial façade, manicured gardens and formal, symmetrical presentation. A water feature and separate pedestrian entry path lead to the front porch, while auto gates secure the driveway and double garage. The overall presentation is neat, polished and appropriately prestigious for the style of home, reinforcing its owner-built, custom feel rather than a volume-built aesthetic.
Floorplan Logic
The floorplan is generous, logical and well-suited to large families. A guest suite with walk-in robe and ensuite sits on the ground floor, ideal for visitors or multigenerational living. Upstairs, four further bedrooms each enjoy their own ensuite and walk-in robe, including the palatial master suite with dressing room and an ensuite featuring dual vanity and a freestanding bath.
Living accommodation is spread across three distinct zones, anchored by a large family and meals area with the kitchen at the head of the space. The oversized butler’s pantry offers excellent storage and pairs well with the large laundry, while a wine cellar and powder room further enhance the ground floor’s functionality. Overall, the home feels complete, practical and designed for real family living rather than just visual impact.
Light and Orientation
The home enjoys a west-facing façade and an east-facing backyard, which helps natural light move through the living spaces across the day. Large proportions and an open-plan core assist with brightness, though privacy film upstairs does slightly limit openness and light in some bedrooms. Even so, the interior generally feels light, spacious and welcoming.
Features
The interior is richly detailed, with parquetry floors, decorative cornices, statement lighting and extensive stone finishes reinforcing the French Provincial theme. The kitchen is a standout, featuring an island bench, Miele appliances and a substantial butler’s kitchen with Fotile rangehood, complemented by windows looking onto a vertical succulent garden. Additional features include under-stair wine storage behind glass doors, a downstairs powder room, zoned heating and cooling, secure alarm, video intercom, rainwater tank, solar panels and a double remote garage behind security gates. The master ensuite includes a rain shower, dual vanity and freestanding bath, reinforcing the home’s luxury positioning.
Indoor–Outdoor Connection
The rear of the home is designed for easy entertaining, with a covered terrace and built-in BBQ kitchen forming the centrepiece of the outdoor area. Low-maintenance gardens and an open deck complete the space, creating a practical and social backyard that still leaves scope for a future pool if desired.
Build Quality
Built in 2021, the home is still young and presents in excellent condition. The overall construction and material quality feel strong and premium, with a timeless architectural approach. Some design elements could be refined or updated over time to improve cohesion, but the underlying build quality and scale are clearly there.
Location & Lifestyle Context
The location is a strong asset. The home sits close to Hagenauer Reserve and Box Hill Gardens, and is within easy reach of Box Hill North Primary School and Koonung Secondary College. Box Hill Central’s shops, restaurants and transport hub, Box Hill Hospital, buses, Box Hill Station and the Eastern Freeway are all nearby, making this a highly practical and well-connected family address.
Property History
29 July 2020: Sold for $1,172,000
24 July 1993: Sold for $117,000
1 August 1989: Sold for $130,000
1 November 1986: Sold for $78,000
8 March 1983: Sold for $44,000
21 October 1975: Sold for $27,500
Related Properties (Market Context)
| Address | Sale Price | Commentary |
| 23 Garden St, Box Hill North | ~$3,180,000 | Brand new home with more cohesive finishes and a slightly smaller block. Presents more cleanly. Sits slightly above. |
| 9 Paisley St, Box Hill North | $3,010,000 | Larger with a pool but more confused finishes throughout. Less refined overall. Worth less. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Timeless and imposing French Provincial façade
- High-end finishes throughout the home
- Lavish and well-appointed master suite
- Five bedrooms all with ensuites and walk-in robes
- Strong, family-friendly floorplan with multiple living zones
- Good level of storage including butler’s pantry, laundry and wine cellar
- Decent backyard for entertaining with scope for a pool
- Convenient location near parks, schools and Box Hill Central
Weaknesses
- Interior finishes, while high-end, feel visually confused in places
- Bathroom finishes are polarising, particularly the bold black-and-white schemes
- Butler’s pantry tiling and kitchen cabinetry colours lack cohesion
- Overall design lacks the refinement and restraint seen in the very best examples of this style
Eastern Suburbs Listings Value Estimate
Estimated Range: $2,950,000 – $3,245,000
Confidence: High
Final Opinion
This is a large, impressive and highly liveable family home that delivers on space, accommodation and lifestyle convenience. While some interior design choices will divide opinion, the underlying fundamentals — scale, layout, build quality and location — are strong. For families wanting a substantial, low-maintenance luxury home near Box Hill’s amenities, this property makes a lot of sense. Buyers seeking perfect aesthetic cohesion may feel it needs some refinement.
Value is underpinned by the home’s scale, accommodation, build quality and location, but moderated by design cohesion issues and buyer sensitivity to interior styling choices.
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