A beautiful pairing of original period grace and contemporary functionality distinguishes this forever family home, surrounded by magnificent treelined streets in a peaceful neighborhood coveted for its convenience. Boasting north facing living spaces, this five bedroom home has been cleverly designed for both easy family flexibility and impressive indoor/outdoor entertaining, with multiple living areas and a superb open plan kitchen unfolding to an irresistible alfresco terrace amidst a garden oasis. Exquisite ornate ceilings and smoked oak timber floors provide an ambient setting, creating a warm and welcoming home. A handsome entrance lined with mature flowering gardens forms the perfect accompaniment to the refined portico entry. Welcomed into a grand entrance hall with two elegant reception rooms and a large main bedroom that forms its own retreat with tranquil garden views, a concealed walk in robe and luxe ensuite with bath. At the rear, equally impressive extended areas include generous family living and dining full of northern light with the gourmet kitchen designed for any scale entertaining appointed with smeg appliances and windows opening directly out to the BBQ area. Bifold doors integrate the space with a Linden tree providing a stunning canopy over the courtyard and garden. Zoned in a separate wing are three bedrooms, two with built in robes and third set up as a study with garden views, all serviced by a large family bathroom. Further highlights include powder room and laundry, plantation shutters, gas fireplace, ducted A/C heating & cooling, ducted vacuum, Bang & Olufsen built in speakers, ceiling fans, full home automation - lights, 7 zone A/C, 12 zone irrigation, external awnings, security including alarm, doors, gates, double garage, storage and large brick shed. The premium location prized for its leafy surrounds and family values delivers an enviable lifestyle. Surrounded by excellent public and private schools, wonderful parks, walk to cafes, dining, Balwyn Village, Coles and Boccaccio supermarkets, No 48 tram to the CBD and buses whilst moments to the Eastern/East/North link freeway.