64 Malpas Street, Preston VIC 3072

Conjure up a thought of your quintessential family home and odds are that this single-level four-bedroom home that stands before you fits the bill. Set amongst breathtakingly beautiful gardens and displaying a charming facade that captures the timeless nature of its period character, not only is this a home you'll fall instantly in love with, it's a home you'll comfortably spend a lifetime in.

With the best of nature on display outside, the positive impressions continue inside with polished timber floorboards underfoot, high ceilings dressed with ornate roses soaring above and a warm interior that successfully blends the old with the new.

The formal lounge on entry is of a graceful nature and offers a peaceful escape from the daily grind, as does the wide rear verandah, which looks across the manicured backyard that's certain to play host to epic backyard cricket contests between young and old. Complete with a sensational cubby house for the kids and supreme privacy, it's your dream backyard come true.

Vast open-plan living stands proud at the top of the long hallway and delights with its generous proportions and stately timber kitchen (900mm stainless steel freestanding cooker, stainless steel dishwasher, plenty of storage and lengthy benchtops), while size and space are also desirable features of all four bedrooms (Master with ensuite, walk-in robe and a beautiful Bay window).

Adding further appeal, this standout residence enjoys the benefits of rear laneway access as well as side driveway access to rear with single carport, split-system cooling, ducted heating, fantastic attic storage accessed via a pull-down ladder), large family bathroom, six-panel 1.5kW solar energy system and security alarm.

Conveniently located within a short stroll of Ruthven Reserve and just minutes away to Northland Shopping Centre, buses, Holy Name Primary School, Preston Primary School, Plenty Road trams and High St shops and cafes.