1 Amelia Street, Mckinnon VIC 3204

On coveted McKinnon Hill, this substantial five bedroom plus study two bathroom timber Californian Bungalow provides comprehensive family living in a beautiful enclave of established greenery. Ready for the next family of custodians, this much loved home has undergone multiple architect designed changes in its 38 year history with the current owners. Retaining its original character including the delightful front verandah where you can enjoy summertime shade and garden vistas, this charming home reveals a leadlight entry to the central hallway, a sought after downstairs main bedroom with walk in robe and pristine ensuite, a traditional lounge with gas fireplace, a versatile second downstairs bedroom (built in robes) and a genuine study. Maintaining the ceiling height, the light filled open plan living and dining area enjoys a family sized kitchen (Miele dishwasher, deep pantry), a generous laundry and powder room. Upstairs is an exemplary kids’ domain with a casual retreat feeding into three sizeable bedrooms (all with built in robes) and a spotless dual vanity bathroom. Bi fold doors make the transition from inside to outside a family highlight as the superb Spotted Gum deck takes shade under an impressive pergola wrapped in ornamental grapevine. The native rear garden is a magical space to catch some serenity and sunlight as light filters through the magnificent gum trees. Updated with new carpets, this timeless home is full of extra features including plantation shutters, timber floors, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ceiling fans, ducted vacuum, instant hot water, under stair storage, garden irrigation, a storage garage and a tandem carport. In the prestigious McKinnon Secondary College zone, a short walk to McKinnon Village cafes and train station, Ormond Primary School, Wattle Grove Reserve and Allnutt Park, while moments to the Hawthorn Road tram, Landcox Park and Centre Road shopping and dining precinct.