Italian family’s brick castle a Kialla classic just outside Shepparton

Old Italian heritage is truly alive in this double-brick labour of love just outside Shepparton, being sold for the first time. Fans of European-influenced suburban design are sure to love this one.

5 Marlboro Drive, Kialla is shooting for the suburb record.

Old Italian heritage is truly alive in this double-brick labour of love just outside Shepparton.

The castle-like property at 5 Marlboro Drive, Kialla is set to smash the town record if it achieves a sale in the $1.2-1.3 million price guide, according to CoreLogic.

The accolade is held by the $1,102,320 sale of 5 Edgewater Rd in 2011.

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One of the many dining and lounge areas inside the home.

The unique entries really adds that old world-charm to this abode.

The five-bedroom home, set to change hands for the first time, sits on 0.5ha and boasts it’s very own roundabout through a double-gated entry.

North East Real Estate sales agent Mark Dilliow said the home was a one-of-a-kind.

“There’s nothing you can compare it to, especially not in this part of town,” he said.

“Established elegance is not stretching the truth.”

Soaring polished cathedral ceilings.

We can only dream of the delicious Italian dishes that came out of this kitchen.

The Italian owners built the double-brick home in 1985 and Mr Dillow said it was “built to last” with the use of 62,000 bricks.

“It won’t be blowing over in a hurry, that’s for sure,” he said.

“The owners built this property to last them a lifetime; they put their heart and soul into it.”

The family home showcases “immaculately presented original interiors” throughout its five bedrooms, billiards room, games room, two lounges and an opulent formal dining room.

Circular bedrooms, soaring cathedral ceilings and arched entries add to the unique European design of the property.

This solid timber bar would have some great memories after 35 years.

Brick on brick.

The home also features porcelain tiles, slate flooring, polished wooden ceilings and built-in wood fireplaces, adding to that old-world charm.

“When you walk in it gives you a great feel, this different sense of style that you don’t find in your everyday house,” Mr Dillow said.

“It’s old fashion with so much class, a truly unique home.”

An aerial view of the castle-like home.

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Originally published as Italian family’s brick castle a Kialla classic just outside Shepparton