With all the opulent attributes and timeless elegance the Golden Mile is renowned for, this grand beachside home on 2/3 of an acre (approx) delivers the quintessential Mt Eliza lifestyle with a balmy heated swimming pool, home office, gym, billiards room and views to Port Phillip Bay. Enjoying serenity amid gorgeous gardens just an easy stroll to Daveys Bay Beach and Toorak College with the vibrant village just beyond, the five-bedroom opens a striking entry hall with a two-storey void and clerestory windows, with a choice of three spacious living areas and a formal dining room. From relaxing in the sumptuous lounge before the open fire, shooting pool in the rumpus room on the 10-foot billiards table or enjoying precious time with the tribe in the family room at the end of the day, this grand and sophisticated European-inspired residence provides a setting for every mood and occasion. Well-befitting a home of this size, the vast central kitchen boasts granite benchtops, dual Neff ovens, a dishwasher, electric cooktop and a walk-in pantry, while glass doors open to a blissful poolside barbecue deck overlooking the bay to host in the open air as the kids swim in the heated pool with trickling water feature. From work to play, the two-storey home delivers with a spacious office by the entry and a home gym with indoor jacuzzi, sauna, poolside bathroom and even a changing room to put your cozzy on before a summer dip. Upstairs, the master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite spills out to a juliette balcony overlooking the central alfresco courtyard, while three of the additional bedrooms open to a balcony and the fifth enjoys glistening views of the bay. Close to Daveys Bay Yacht Club, cafes, restaurants, bistros and a choice of excellent schools, this distinguished property comes with 3.5 bathrooms in total, a hideaway Harry Potter-style staircase study/cubbyhole, a Norseman wood heater, ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, double gated access on both sides to the rear and a double remote garage.