Melbourne family home makes market debut

ON the market for the first time is this extraordinary resort-style Oxford St family home in the heart of Melbourne’s Box Hill.

Owners Paul and Melba Nardella have lived at the seven-bedroom, five-bathroom property at 1-3 Oxford St for around 30 years, but it’s been held by their family for almost half a century.

“This is the first time we’ve ever offered it to sell,” Mr Nardella said.

“We took ownership 20 odd years ago from the family, on my wife’s side, and completely transformed it to change it into what it is today.”

The 1014sq m property includes the main house, a second dwelling, plus another self-contained unit to the rear by the swimming pool.

“Ten years ago we did major renovations adding in the upstairs and making it more livable for our kids and mother-in-law,” Mr Nardella said.

“The two self-contained options are great for a nanny, Airbnb or even as student accommodation. You can have the main family in the house and grandparents next door while the kids can have their own area next to the pool.”

Mr Nardella said homes of this size and configuration simply don't exist in Box Hill.

“People say there’s nothing like it in Box Hill, the set up and its proximity to the shops and all the amenities. Box Hill is becoming the second CBD. We’ve seen a lot of changes over the years as Box Hill keeps growing but the community is fantastic and the people are great.”

The Nardellas will miss their much-loved home but are downsizing now their children have grown up and moved out.

Ray White Blackburn sales director Mark Edwards is taking the high-profile property to auction on Saturday, October 20 at 11am.

“This is a resort-style home in the heart of booming Box Hill Central,” Mr Edwards said.

“On offer is the absolute best of both worlds; a large family retreat on the best street in an exciting residential growth zone. Buyers have a choice of accommodation on the one property and can either enjoy the lifestyle on offer or redevelop the site, subject to council approval.”

Marble tiles line the entry foyer which opens to an elegant fireside lounge room that converts to a home theatre at the touch of a button.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the family room warmed by the glow of a gas log fire, and bespoke kitchen with a 3m granite breakfast bar, Ilve appliances and excellent storage.

On the upper level is the master bedroom with a luxe spa ensuite, huge dressing room and balcony.

Nearby is a teenager’s retreat, three double bedrooms and a main bathroom.

Whether it be relaxing around the heated inground pool or cooking up a storm in the outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and spit, the focus is on creating a relaxed family environment.

Exceptionally designed for growing, extended or multi-generation families, the two fully self-contained studios provide plenty of accommodation or an additional source of income.

This home’s extensive list of features includes dual automatic gates, an alarm, security doors, 10ft ceilings, split system air conditioning, garden shed, open fireplace, gas log fireplaces, Westminster carpet, crystal light fixtures, tandem auto garage, single auto garage and plenty of off-street guest parking.

It's within the prized Box Hill High School zone and a short stroll from the thriving hub of Box Hill Central, minutes to local parks and trails, Aqualink Box Hill, the Eastern Freeway, Deakin University, Box Hill TAFE and Hospital.

Auction of 1-3 Oxford St, Box Hill
On-site, Saturday, October 20 at 11am