This beautiful and stunning 1930s Horace Massey-designed home has been superbly updated and extended to provide outstanding living areas for both family and entertaining. It's an easy walk to Parnell village and minutes to Parnell Primary school, yet this gracious home on 1386m2 is so private and hidden in a tranquil, sunny English garden, nobody knows it's there. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sunroom off the spacious master suite. Plus there's a versatile self-contained living suite accessed by a lift and opening to the terraced garden on the lower level - where there's room for a pool. For elderly relatives, guests, teens or even a nanny, it's the perfect set-up with a separate entrance in placed already. Throughout the home, exceptional traditional character takes your breath away. As you enter the timber-panelled entry, you'll love the elegant archways and solid Mahogany doors. There's a cosy television lounge to the left, separate from generous, open entertaining spaces including an interconnecting formal lounge, dining room and sunroom. With oak floors, these areas extend to the west-facing garden, reveling in sun, city views and peep of the harbour framed by leafy trees. The indoor outdoor flow could not be better. Entertaining and family areas merge across a large, sunny 8 x 5 metre deck that could easily make to link to the garden below. The designer kitchen and family area is a recent addition with a high ceiling completely surrounded by big panel skylights. Bookshelves are incorporated beneath a sweeping Carrara marble bench top and a log fire creates a delightful mood. There are several gorgeous fireplaces, but the home is also warmed by gas heating. During the 30 years owners have lived here, they've done much to make the home as practical and enjoyable as possible with a contemporary atmosphere yet maintaining its rich character. That includes adding a double garage with loft accommodation above plus a double carport; both are accessed under cover. Guest parking is easy with off street spaces for at least 6 cars. Fall in love with this most exquisite home handy to the village and CBD plus it's in zone for double grammar. CV $4,150,000 (2011).