Sitting pretty as a picture within a pristine garden setting, this character-filled Federation Bungalow indulges family living with impressive space and seductive modern style. Awarded with the Master Builder’s Best Renovation and Addition in 2010, the home is an ideal entertainer, blending indoor and outdoor living with swimming pool recreation.
Beyond a charming verandah entry, the light-laden interior is instantly inviting, framed by towering square-set ceilings and hardwood floors. Separate lounge and dining rooms are a versatile setting for secluded relaxation, home-based work, or to entertain guests, while an upstairs rumpus room provides privacy for kids to gather with friends.
An immense open plan domain devotes space for everyday relaxation and dining with a feature gas fireplace at its centre, complemented by a temperature-controlled wine room to enhance vibrant celebrations. Mingling family and friends around a stone-draped island, the kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, offering an exciting range of quality appliances including two ovens, and near-endless storage including a walk-in pantry.
Bi-folding doors peel open to a sheltered sandstone patio beside the lush backyard, promoting year-round alfresco dining beneath café heaters and a ceiling fan. Here, a sparkling waterfall pool and spa affords hours of fun for adults and kids alike.
The accommodation is lavishly sized for retreat and study, providing four king-sized, robed bedrooms and a home office or fifth bedroom, matched with three stunning fully tiled bathrooms, including a luxe main bedroom with dual walk-in robes and an ensuite.
Finished with a large laundry, a guest powder room, a carport, plus plenty of off-street parking, the home is cocooned in today’s best comforts. Situated within an easy stroll of Ivanhoe’s eateries, shopping, and Ivanhoe station, the home provides easy convenience, while minutes from the Darebin Creek trail, Austin Hospital, Northland Shopping Centre, and renowned public and private schools.
