9 Melanie Place, Ocean Grove VIC 3226

Enjoy a lovely coastal location within a private pocket of The Parks Estate, set between Market Place Shopping Centre and The Surfside Hub with every amenity at hand. This three-bedroom, cottage-style home offers two separate living zones, a bright and contemporary interior, as well as a peaceful outdoor entertaining area.

The inviting open kitchen/living/dining area, warmed by a northern western aspect, serves as the home's hub. Enjoy the highly sought after indoor/outdoor atmosphere created by the hubs direct yard access. Spread out in the living room's generous space, kept cosy by the efficient gas wall heater. The dining room is ideal for entertaining, and adjoins a delightfully private patio, sundrenched in winter and with dappled shade from a large Silver Birch in summer. The kitchen, with vibrant bay window that serves as an enlivening suntrap, boasts an electric oven, gas cooktop and slimline range hood.

Relax in the sensational lounge with seamless flow to the patio through French doors, rustic exposed brick, and a lofty ceiling. Or repurpose the lounge into an inviting studio or home office.

The delightful master bedroom provides a private garden outlook, walk-through 'His' and 'Hers' robes, and en suite access to a fresh two-way bathroom. The bathroom, drawing in natural light from a skylight, is complete with a separate bath and shower, as well as a spacious vanity. Two further bedrooms easily accommodate double beds and boast built-in robes.

The convenient single garage accesses the lounge and offers remote access from the street, while the gated driveway stores a second vehicle. The serene, private front garden creates a hidden retreat, while the secure backyard allows for a safe haven for children and pets.

An ideal first home for a young family or low maintenance holiday home for rejuvenating beach escapes or take advantage of the current tenancy (until January 2017).