A Melbourne family home with a stunning double-storey library with its own spiral staircase has been listed for sale – certain to capture the imaginations of book lovers everywhere.  

The five-bedroom house at 25 Coltain Street, Vermont South comes with a fully-fitted home library that spans two levels and enough bookshelves for even the most passionate book collector.  

For homebuyers looking to start a new chapter, the residence comes with a price guide between $2.88 million and $3.088 million. 

Selling agent Sue Li from Jellis Craig – Monash said she hadn’t seen a home with a library that big listed for sale before.  

“This is the first house with a library of that size that we’ve listed,” she said.  

The home library has enough shelf space for thousands of books. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“The current owner loves the library – it was one of the reasons why they bought it.”  

The property comes with towering ceilings, high-calibre finishes and vast open-plan living, according to the listing. 

The open-plan living and dining area leads straight into the home library. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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The open-plan living and dining space is ideal for entertaining, while the kitchen is finished with stone surfaces and sought-after appliances. 

There is an outdoor entertaining area with a built-in BBQ that overlooks a gas-heated swimming pool too. 

The 25 Coltain Street home is close to parks, schools and shopping. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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The primary bedroom comes with a fully-tiled twin ensuite and walk-in robes, in addition to four robed bedrooms, study and double garage. 

The 840sqm property is situated near leafy parks including Spark Reserve, Hanover Reserve and Bellbird Dell Reserve. 

The outdoor entertaining area comes with a built-in BBQ and gas-heated swimming pool. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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It is also close to Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South Shopping Centre, Vermont Secondary College and other amenities.  

“Vermont South is a bit more tranquil and quieter compared to Glen Waverley and Mt Waverley,” Ms Li said.  

The Vermont South home offers various spaces to entertain guests. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“Glen Waverley and Mt Waverley are busier areas and their home prices are higher as well, so if home buyers don’t need to be in those school zones, then they will look at the surrounding suburbs such as Vermont South.”  

The median house price in Vermont South is $1.515 million, up 3.7% for the year to September, according to PropTrack. 

This home library is a dream for book lovers everywhere. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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There were 105 houses sold in Vermont South over the past 12 months, with houses spending an average of 38 days on the market.  

The home previously sold under the hammer at a competitive auction for $2.25 million in 2022.