In the prized McKinnon Secondary College zone with fabulous walkability for every age, this gorgeous four bedroom plus study two bathroom rendered brick Californian Bungalow is alive with garden colour and relaxed family warmth. Set in a designer landscape, this renovated charmer enjoys a decked verandah, a wide entry foyer, double doors to an enchanting lounge with fireplace and library, double etched glass doors to a homely study/dining room with stately mantel, a captivating main bedroom with built in robes, WIR/dressing room, and elegant ensuite with brass fittings and Italian tiles, and a second bedroom with robes plus a basin ideal for guests or therapy room. The hallway opens into the north-facing provincial style kitchen - with Ilve gas cooktop, Westinghouse oven/grill, and Asko dishwasher - overlooks the beautiful sun-filled open-plan living and dining area with its gas log fire and in-built speakers. A private wing is home to two large bedrooms both with robes - one with custom elevated single bed - a renovated travertine bathroom, powder room, and a bespoke laundry with direct access to the sheltered clothesline. The covered entertaining area has two alfresco areas highlighted with bluestone paving and timber accents and steps up into the glorious private garden with its heated spa, monkey bars, hanging-chair pergola, chickencoop, kitchen garden, and timber workshop sitting amongst the fruit trees engaging with its high intricate ceilings, Art Deco leadlights, plate ledges, picture rails, fireplaces, and polished floorboards, modern updates make this flexible family home inviting, warm, and secure with its European Oak floorboards, plantation shutters, double Crimsafe security doors, ducted heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans, instant hot water, fantastic storage throughout including attic storage and external store room, external blinds, 9kw solar panels, and a carport plus an additional two-car capacity driveway . Around the corner from Ormond Primary School with bus services to Monash University/Elwood on North Road, bus services to Chadstone Shopping Centre on McKinnon Road and within 600 metres of Ormond station, shops, cafes, and restaurants. Families will love being walking distance to Kilvington Grammar and one bus to Star of the Sea, coffees at McKinnon Village, or play time at nearby Wattle Grove Reserve, Allnutt Park, and Joyce Park that all have connecting bike trails.
