LAND SIZE 785m2 (approx).
Secluded behind a high picket fence and embraced by a colourful cottage garden, this romantic period home radiates a private and welcoming atmosphere that leaves no doubt that the search for your new home is over. This beautifully presented home offers a substantial floorplan that?s geared toward family living and entertaining, plus a secure back garden that provides peace of mind, and all the comfort and ease of a superb location. From here, the trendy Highton Village is less than 2mins away!
The home is zoned for the innovative Bellaire Primary school and well-renowned Belmont High, and just walking distance to Christian College. Deakin University and the new Epworth Hospital are a short cycle away. With a bus stop 3 doors away and supreme access to the Ring Road, you?re well connected to the CBD, Melbourne and the coast.
This special home is blessed with iconic period features including leadlight windows, soaring ceilings and a sweet front veranda. The large floor plan leaves nothing wanting! The light-filled family, meals and kitchen sits at the heart of the home and opens through French doors to the covered entertaining area and secure back garden. This private outdoor zone invites relaxed weekend BBQ?s with friends and family. From the kitchen, you can keep one eye children playing outside, while you go about your day. Neat and appealing, the kitchen has lots of storage, a dishwasher, gas hob and electric wall oven. There?s plenty of space for indoor entertaining in the magnificent dining room and lounge! The versatile dining room lends itself to other uses, including a children?s playroom, while the lounge could be ideal as a home theatre or parents retreat.
The peaceful master bedroom has every modern comfort, including a fully-fitted walk-in robe and spacious, heritage-style en suite with shower, vanity and toilet. The 2nd bed/study enjoys lots of natural light and space for a desk or two. The 3rd bed has built-in robes and a handy location that?s within earshot of the family hubs and master bed, making this an ideal nursery. The 4th bed can hold bunks or a queen bed. The 5th bed/craft room has a gorgeous aspect out to the garden and lots of built-in storage. The tidy family bathroom has a shower over bath, vanity and separate toilet.
Mod cons include gas ducted heating, split-system air conditioning, ducted vacuum and both gas and electric hot water systems.
The meandering cottage gardens are linked by brick-paved paths, and rich with camellias, roses, and stunning deciduous trees. Fruit trees include a lemon and olive. The studio/workshop has power and light and is the perfect retreat for artists or craftsmen. The exterior has been recently refreshed with paintwork to value of $5K. Off-street parking is well accommodated by a long driveway and double carport.
Full of heart and lovingly maintained over the last 20 years by the current owners, this desirable family residence leaves you with nothing to do, but breathe a deep sigh of relief? and then bask in all the advantages of this fabulous home and central location.