"LITCHFIELD" - surrounded by landscaped gardens on one of the area's larger allotments (approx 781sqm), this extraordinary home presents an aspirational family lifestyle opportunity with its expanded floorplan, impressive inclusions and fabulous poolside entertaining area to enjoy. A beautiful blend of classic and contemporary, the home's impressive interior showcases a wonderfully wide central hallway accessing four spacious bedrooms (three with BIRs) complemented by two stylish bathrooms. Further highlighting its impressive family credentials is an exceedingly elegant formal lounge as well as expansive open-plan living and dining areas accompanied by a stone-bench kitchen with marble-top island breakfast bar, butler's pantry, Rosiere double oven and Miele dishwasher. Towering ceilings with ornate plasterwork throughout, the home also includes ducted heating and evaporative cooling, custom lighting, solid timber floors, video intercom and CCTV security system, as well as a family-sized laundry with Robinhood ironing cupboard and trapdoor to under-house cellar. Bi-folds reveal a paved entertaining area and expansive backyard where the enormity of the block can be appreciated complete with large in-ground pool, lush garden surrounds and high fences for exceptional privacy, plus the added advantage of a secure double carport (remote-control). Walking distance to local buses and Pascoe Vale Road trams, popular cafes, Montgomery Park and Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, it also offers easy access to a range of schools both public and private (Strathmore Secondary College zone), Essendon Station, Queens Park and Moonee Ponds' renowned retail precinct.