53 Madeline Street, Preston VIC 3072

Looks are certainly deceiving when it comes to this stylishly renovated three-bedroom home, which delights with a charming Art Deco exterior before opening onto a world of contemporary single-level style and comfort.

Etched glass sliding doors and a porthole window in the welcoming lounge on entry are reminders of the home's period past, and if family dinners are important to you, then you'll love having the family gather around the table in the generous dining room.

Preparing for such meals is easy in the modern and magnificent kitchen, which features sleek benchtops and cabinetry, quality appliances and plenty of space to move about, while you'll love escaping to the radiant sunroom, which offers a soothing outlook across the grassed backyard.

A large undercover verandah coupled with a separate undercover area with a built-in bar translates into large-scale gatherings any time of year, while a generous collection of three bedrooms, an updated central bathroom and study nook also makes the home practical and functional for everyday living.

Complete with stunning high ceilings, separate laundry, tandem lock-up garage, versatile storeroom/chicken coop and gas heating, call it home' or share it with the world as a solid blue-chip investment.

Conveniently located in a prized Preston neighbourhood footsteps from Ruthven Reserve, a short walk to Northland Shopping Centre, bus services, schools and Plenty Road trams and just minutes away from Preston Market, La Trobe University and popular bars and cafes along the famed High Street strip.