22 St Georges Avenue, Mont Albert

Outstanding long-term family credentials, combined with flexible and refined north-oriented living zones overlooking lush gardens, give this superbly enhanced two-level residence a decisive advantage for the next generation to enjoy. ‘Hawkesbury’ c1923 is an attractive Californian bungalow set on an approximately 845 sqm allotment, perfectly secluded amid glorious greenery and desirably positioned in a tightly held, community-minded pocket. Secure entry is provided by an automatic gate and video intercom, welcoming you into a tranquil, manicured garden and a light-filled, spacious home equipped with CCTV surveillance and an alarm system. High decorative ceilings and polished parquetry floors lead to an elegant sitting room and a large dining room (OFPs), complemented by a beautiful main bedroom (BIRs), a second bedroom, and a versatile two-room lounge/bedroom with a study featuring French doors opening onto a garden veranda. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms with built-in robes are accompanied by a family bathroom, a study nook, and generous attic storage. The ground level offers a full bathroom, powder room, and sizable laundry, leading to a substantial north-facing family zone where dining and living areas (with speaker system and Jetmaster fireplace) open to a gorgeous garden-set BBQ terrace. The huge granite-topped kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and ample walk-in pantry storage. Additional features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, exquisite period details, new carpet, 12,000-litre rainwater tanks, a lock-up shed, and a secure carport. Impeccably designed for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining, this meticulously maintained home is ideal for families, just a short walk to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Villages, train station, parkland, and excellent schools, and close to Box Hill Central, AquaLink, and Deakin University.