18 Roxby Street, Manifold Heights VIC 3218

Enviably located in a quiet, tree-lined street in one of the best school districts and a short stroll to multiple supermarkets and cafes, this stunning family-sized California Bungalow sits on 790m2 with a generous north-facing backyard, edged with mature fruit trees.

The formal lounge and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, and feature original fireplaces and 10' ornate plaster ceilings, separated by folding timber doors inset with stained glass panels. The master bedroom sits across the grand entry hall, and includes BIRs and ensuite. The main bathroom features a deep, full-length claw-foot bathtub.

The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area leads to an entertainer's deck, linked by folding glass-panelled doors. The thoughtfully-designed kitchen includes a pass-through to the back deck in addition to a large walk-in pantry, clever lighting and storage, a dedicated hot water service, and multiple workspaces. An enormous laundry offers built in drying racks and plentiful storage space.

Upstairs, three light-filled spacious bedrooms, each with views to Corio Bay, together with a bathroom, create an ideal space for children or guests. An attic space provides yet more storage.

The former garage has been converted to a bungalow, but could easily become a stand-alone home office, or be converted into a self-contained apartment (STCA). At the rear of the property a large shed/garage is connected to a two-car carport, accessed from the ROW.

This spacious family home was extensively renovated in 2014, and combines the grandeur and warmth of a period home with highly-functional informal living spaces and all the conveniences of a modern home.

The house offers a remarkable list of features including:
- North-facing solar panel array (6.4kW) with Fronius Primo 5.0-1 inverter (installed 2019)
- Automatic watering system with 3000 litre rainwater-fed tank (under back deck)
- Ducted vacuum and heating systems
- Programmable underfloor heating, and heated towel rails in all bathrooms
- Miele dishwasher (Mar2022), 900mm 6-burner gas cooktop, 600mm electric oven (with pyrolytic cleaning)