53 Plummer Road, Mentone

A meticulous renovation and extension have elevated this picturesque Californian Bungalow into a new realm of family luxury, introducing grand-scale entertaining, resort-style poolside leisure, and rare flexibility across 697 sqm (approx) at one of Bayside's most iconic addresses. Beyond high walls and automated gates, the gracious period façade rises behind manicured gardens and an integrated double carport with a quiet front deck, positioned less than 500m from the beach. A grand arched veranda introduces an interior rich with period character, where solid hardwood floors and soaring 3m decorative ceilings frame the formal lounge with its feature fireplace and an adjoining dining room. Toward the rear, the home opens into expansive open-plan family living anchored by a chef's kitchen with dual ovens, a Miele dishwasher and a stone-wrapped dining bench, flowing seamlessly to a fan-cooled al-fresco zone with a second feature fireplace. Beyond, palm-fringed gardens surround an invisibly glass-fenced pool in the north-westerly rear, complete with a spa and sculptural shower, while a separate-entry poolside studio offers independence as a home office or additional fourth bedroom. Accommodation is equally considered, with a gracious main suite and ensuite overlooking the front gardens. Two further bedrooms are arranged around a designer bathroom with freestanding bath and separate powder room in a private rear wing. Comprehensively appointed, including a 16-panel solar system and alarm, this substantial home sits in the heart of the Mentone school district, with the heritage station and shopping village within 500m, direct beach access at the end of the street, and zoning for both Mentone Girls' and Beaumaris Secondary Colleges.