9 Leonard Avenue, Flora Hill VIC 3550

This classic triple fronted cream brick home in Flora Hill offers style, comfort and convenience in a blue ribbon location. Profically built in the 50s & 60s these homes typically feature a façade with black manganese brick base and trim, terracotta tiled roofs, wrought iron balustrading, decorative cornicing, pelmets and large picture windows. This one fits the description perfectly, but inside, everything is up to 21st-century expectations. Recent comprehensive renovations include; a stunning kitchen and bathroom, carpets, window coverings, appliances, ducted heating, ceilings fans in every room and professionally painted internally & externally and more. Accommodation includes; 3 large bedrooms, all with a wall of built in robes, a beautiful large lounge with large windows allowing plenty of light and featuring a tiled art deco fireplace with a gas heater insert, an adjoining formal dining room with a large wall size window, brick fireplace and over mantle with cosy gas-log fire insert, and wall mounted air conditioner, both rooms have glass sliding doors to give privacy. The new, light and airy kitchen boasts loads of cupboards, awesome bench space, a double pantry, gas cooking, a Bosch dishwasher and freestanding island bench for food prepping and casual dining. The stunning fully floor to ceiling wall tiled bathroom includes; walk-in shower, wall hung vanity, bath and glass shelving for all the necessities in the bathroom. The laundry is well equipped with more linen and storage cupboards, and separate toilet. A rear vestibule overlooks and opens onto the large big backyard and huge covered alfresco area, ready to full-scale family functions or a quiet barbecue lunch with friends, or could be also utilised as a 4 car carport. The large 1000sqm (approx) allotment features easily maintained landscaping with a beautiful large Magnolia tree (about to sprout), roses and spring bulbs in the front, while a stunning large Ash tree is the centre piece of the backyard, (bare at the moment, but come Summer and offers a showpiece with shade) plus large Ornamental pear trees, manicured hedges & lawns fill the rear garden. The WOW factors keep coming; a double garage (9m x 6m) complete with power, remote door, concrete floor and workbench, a double size garden shed with concrete floor, and yes a Shipping container – with timber floor tucked away in the corner – could be turned into a studio/”man cave”/or storage. This property will appeal to families, downsizers, first-home buyers looking to be close to schools, La Trobe University, Flora Hill Bakery/Butcher, sporting facilities and public transport. Nothing to do, just move in and enjoy the ambience this home has to offer.