226 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194

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Serenely set well back from the street, this irresistible 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-level family home rises above the pack with surprising space, thoughtful renovation and north-facing alfresco indulgence. Discover a free-standing, free-flowing floorplan and a short 10-minute stroll to the golden sands and blue waters of your very own local beach.

The heart of the home is a wide-reaching open-plan living and dining area, underscored by a stone-finished kitchen with a waterfall-edged island bench, a 900mm Smeg oven and a stainless-steel dishwasher. This chef-friendly workspace is further enhanced by a supersized butler’s pantry showcasing a high-quality Bosch dishwasher for effortless entertaining. All this sunlit space is warmed by a wood-fired heater and staged under high ceilings with character-rich Tasmanian oak flooring underfoot.

Facing north at the rear, make a seamless transition through bi-fold doors to a sheltered alfresco, a remarkably roomy outdoor room conveniently plumbed for a kitchen. Framed by external awnings with vaulted timber ceilings overhead, this indoor/outdoor space has all your living, dining and entertaining needs covered. The deep block makes the best of northern light, complemented by a tiered garden with manicured hedges, a raised vegetable garden, a majestic gum tree, and the seasonal bounty of citrus, avocado and olive trees.

Back inside, all 3 bedrooms are a testament to careful planning with the bright main bedroom boasting designer pendant lighting, dual built-in robes and a deluxe two-way bathroom graced with a fully tiled rainfall shower and a stone-topped vanity. The remaining bedrooms each include built-in robes, serviced by a fully tiled bathroom with a rainfall shower over a bath.

Comprehensive features include a spacious study or children’s retreat, an additional study alcove with a built-in desk, concealed laundry, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, an alarm, three sheds, and secure auto-gated entry to off-street car parking for two or more vehicles. Offering an efficient and effective use of space over an impressive 520sqm (approx.), there’s even scope to extend and elevate at the rear (STCA) and possibly take advantage of bay views.

Zoned to the highly regarded Mentone Girls’ Secondary and Beaumaris Secondary Colleges, embrace a lifestyle location like no other. Enjoy easy access to Mentone Village’s rail, retail and restaurants, a range of leading schools, and a short 10-minute stroll to the foreshore fitness trails with bus transport on your doorstep. Sensationally fitting the bill as a flawless family home and an exciting option to downsize without compromise, inspect with certainty today!

At a glance...

* 3 large robed bedrooms, light-filled main with a sleek semi-ensuite featuring a walk-in shower

* Surprisingly spacious open-plan living and dining with a wood-fired heater and floating cabinetry

* Sparkling stone-finished kitchen with a waterfall-edged island bench, a 900mm Smeg oven and a stainless-steel dishwasher

* Large butler’s pantry with a Bosch dishwasher

* Roomy study or children’s retreat

* Study alcove with a built-in desk and shelving

* Sparkling bathroom with a shower over a bath and walk-in shower

* Concealed laundry with bench and shelving

* Sheltered north-facing alfresco with room for lounge and dining settings plus an outdoor kitchen

* Private yard with established kitchen garden

* Auto-gated entry to off-street parking for 2-plus cars

* Rich Tasmanian oak floorboards

* Dedicated space and shelving upon entry to offload items

* Roller and Roman blinds

* Recessed down-lighting

* Ducted gas heating and refrigerated cooling

* Secure alarm

* Moments from schools, transport, shopping, parkland, restaurants, cafe and the beach

* Historical significance as one of the original properties built in the area

Property Code: 2067