51 Bendigo Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204

First time offered in 38 years, this cherished 4 bedroom 2 bathroom tuck-pointed brick Californian Bungalow has all the warmth of a family home with energy-efficient qualities. Built in 1925, ‘Anglesea’ was one of the display homes of the area, featuring a double door entry, 2 lovely front bedrooms (main with BIRs), a charming sitting room with open fireplace, a superb formal lounge with access to the attic storage/fun-filled roof cubby; a north facing kitchen (Bosch appliances including built-in blender/mixer, large pantry, breakfast bar) overlooking the generous family living/dining area with hardwood floors, 2 further lovely bedrooms (BIRs), 2 subway tiled bathrooms and a family sized laundry. A relaxing deck protected by a glass panels overlooks the leafy rear garden with a fishpond, fruit trees and a storage garage with fabulous studio – ideal as a guest bedroom, home office or artist’s retreat. Solid brick at the front and continuing the character throughout including red pine detail, high ornate ceilings, gorgeous leadlights, deep sills and picture rails, this family treasure features gas heating, R/C air conditioning, CCTV cameras, ample storage, solar panels (3kW), 14,300 litres of water tanks, solar hot water, sun blinds, 2 sheds and driveway parking. In one of Bentleigh’s most coveted streets, between Patterson Road shops, cafes and organic grocers, and Centre Road shopping, walk to 2 train stations, OLSH College, Victory Park, Halley Park, Bentleigh West Primary School and Brighton Secondary College.