8 Whitmuir Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204

Nestled in amongst picture perfect flourishing greenery, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom c1924 Californian Bungalow uncovers a seamless architectural renovation of high family class and heralded poolside enjoyment. Beyond its timeless façade, this gorgeous home features an alluring gallery-style hallway, an enchanting sitting room retaining its strapped ceilings and original fireplace; a massive downstairs main bedroom suite with custom walk-in robe and palatial double shower ensuite; and a spacious guest bedroom with built in robes serviced by a spotless bathroom. A glorious alfresco garden lightwell, with white Japanese Wisteria wrapping around the pergola, provides shaded northern light through the lush colour in summer with brilliant light in winter, while a fitted laundry with forefront Meganite benchtops opens onto a dedicated drying deck. The entertaining centrepiece, the exceptional open plan living and dining area, with Heat n Glo fireplace and custom joinery, has a sensational stone kitchen featuring premium European appliances (900mm cooktop, 2 high-calibre ovens), plumbing for fridge and a walk in pantry; while sliding stacker doors flow onto the irresistible alfresco deck shaded by an ornamental grape vine draped pergola and overlooks the heavenly Italian tiled solar heated swimming pool/spa in an enclave of Manchurian Pear and Silver Birch trees in the park like rear garden. Upstairs is ideal as the kid’s domain with its inviting retreat, 2 generous bedrooms with robes and polished shared bathroom. Impeccable with its high ceilings and Tasmanian Oak floorboards, this captivating beauty is appointed with wool carpets, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuum, plantation shutters, instant hot water, prolific storage, water tanks servicing the laundry and toilets, a carport and secure driveway parking. In one of Bentleigh’s favourite streets that links one way to all the Centre Road convenience and the other to the fabulous Allnutt Park; take the 703 bus to Monash University or ride the train into town. All of this and the kids can walk to Bentleigh West Primary School, Brighton Secondary College, St Paul’s Primary School and OLSH College.