408 North Road, Ormond VIC 3204

Set behind a high fence, leafy screen and gated circular driveway, this captivating four bedroom two bathroom tuckpointed brick Federation home provides plenty of family charm on a deep 798m2 approx. block. One of the area’s first homes, ‘Glen Orme’ retains the splendour of its return verandah, trademark fretwork, 3.6m approx. ceilings, high skirting boards, picture rails, Baltic pine floorboards and five fireplaces including three with exposed brick chimney. Enjoying two entries with one originally for the servants, this historic home reveals majestic lounge and dining rooms divided by a bar, a well appointed kitchen with 900mm stainless steel stove overlooking the sunken family living and dining area, four stately bedrooms with storage including the main with double glazed box bay window, a modern bathroom and a hybrid laundry/second bathroom. Bi fold doors connect to the undercover entertainer’s patio with a gazebo covered 8 people spa, workshop and lovely open lawn complementing the established rear garden. First time offered since 2000, this proud centurion is complete with ducted heating, a split system air conditioner, an alarm needing re activation, a water tank, a wood shed and parking for five on the return driveway. In the acclaimed McKinnon Secondary College zone, walk to the 630 bus, Sebby’s Scrolls, Ormond Primary School and Ormond station amidst the North Road shopping hub.