28 Gilbert Grove, Bentleigh VIC 3204

'Kiapoi' An absolute heartwarmer of traditional family values, this captivating 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Californian Bungalow sits in beautifully established gardens making it a tranquil sanctuary of entertaining bliss. Retaining its gorgeous leadlights, high strapped ceilings, classic mantles, picture rails and deep sills, this solid brick gem enjoys a double leadlight door entry, 2 downstairs bedrooms (extensive BIRs), a delightful sitting room, double doors to an engaging dining room (potential for a gas fire), north facing family/meals with fitted study nook; a spacious kitchen (large pantry, Bosch dishwasher & Electrolux double oven), sparkling fully tiled spa bathroom and retro laundry with 3rd toilet. Upstairs has a casual retreat, 2 big bedrooms (BIRs) and a neat bathroom. The garden provides stunning garden views from the kitchen and back living area, highlighted by a superb Jacaranda tree, a deep verandah and a huge undercover alfresco deck with mains gas for barbecue. The gardens are full of colour, recycled railway sleeper vegie patches, a lemon tree and a hedge of native frangipani. Well designed to take advantage of the passive natural elements, this homely haven has a Rinnai gas heater, R/C air conditioning, new carpet upstairs, a 10,000 litre water tank and 3 car spaces plus a garage at the back. In this idyllic family lifestyle location, a hop, skip and jump to Centre Road shops, cafes and train, Bentleigh West Primary School, Brighton Secondary College, OLSH College, Victory & Allnutt Parks.