Arrive at this elite, country-style neighbourhood and fall in love with this exquisite, updated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom character weatherboard home. Set on a private 839 m (approx.) corner block, you'll feel a world away, yet you're close to Croydon station, Main St shops, Chirnside Shopping Centre, Luther College, Yarra Valley Grammar, Ruskin Park Primary and Swinburne University. Near EastLink and reserves. A picket fence, undercover deck with mountain views, pretty established gardens and secure double carport with storage/workshop room exude picture-perfect street appeal. The rejuvenated, enclosed gardens are splendid for relaxing, entertaining or children; they have red brick courtyards, many plants, shade trees and spacious lawn. This elegant, light-filled home is freshly painted and seamlessly fuses ornate charm with modern comfort. Walk through the sizeable entry hallway and be wowed by 2 large living zones, classic high panelled ceilings, plate rails, decorative cornices, French doors, 2 character-style bathrooms with tessellated floor tiles, and leadlight sash windows. Serene garden outlooks, period-style fittings, hardwood polished floors and ducted heating/cooling add to the sophisticated ambience. Three double bedrooms (BIRs, bedroom 2 with bay window seat, bedroom 1 with French garden doors) and a main bathroom resplendent with claw foot bath are privately zoned; the quiet master suite has triple BIRs and ensuite. Share conversations by the open fireplace in the beautiful formal lounge, or host dinners in the formal dining area, which could potentially be a study or 4th bedroom conversion. Effortlessly cook in the quality country-style kitchen appointed with hardwood benchtops, dishwasher, Westinghouse oven, electric cooktop and fantastic storage. With an integrated indoor/outdoor flow for celebrations, the big family/meals room (built-in cabinetry) has French doors opening to the private courtyard garden. Plus: 5,000-litres water storage. Be quick!