Artfully transformed into a modern alfresco showpiece that pays tasteful respect to its classical circa-1920s heritage, this perfectly renovated California Bungalow makes a rare and enduring statement in refined family elegance with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an independent studio, all in the coveted zone for McKinnon Secondary College. Inspired by pristine Scandinavian design influences, blonde engineered Oak flooring is complemented by a pristine white colour palette, all while flowing to an outdoor entertaining zone that belongs in Vogue Magazine. This is a setting both you and your guests will fall in love with.
Originally the Principle's residence at the neighbouring Ormond Primary School and now a heritage listed slice of the area's history, the home is so much more than a period piece. Double doors dissolve the distinction between indoors and outdoors, ensuring that daily life flows easily to a particularly welcoming, paved, outdoor living area that draws plenty of northern sun perfect for drinks with friends, daily family life and some quiet contemplation this is a pure sanctuary.
At the home's heart, a modern kitchen / meals is the epitome of taste, organised around a vast stone-topped island bench that provides breakfast bar seating for up to 5, while offering gourmet food preparation on a heritage Smeg oven / cooktop that is complemented by a farmhouse sink and abundant classical cabinetry. The best of yesteryear meets contemporary style in a setting where your guests can enjoy a casual drink.
A broad lounge and dining room is gas heated and caters to indoor dining, whilst at the very of the home, outdoor dining, too, is a joy, set on a generous deck, undercover and serviced by a built-in BBQ. Whatever the weather, whatever the occasion, this is a home to flex to your needs.
Cleverly, the original garage has been converted to another living or entertaining space with seamless outdoor connection. Call it a studio, a home office, a non-gender-specific cave or retreat, this can also serve as a potential 4th bedroom and further underlines the flexibility on offer here.
Securely gated behind a privacy-enhancing front wall, the home also offers driveway parking for 4 vehicles 2 under the cover of a carport as well as an exquisite, fully-tiled heritage-styled family bathroom with separate powder room, a fully-tiled primary bedroom ensuite, concealed laundry and secure video entry with alarm and camera surveillance, as well as ducted heating and evaporative cooling.
Zoned also for Ormond Primary School, this is a first class family offering that allows you to walk to some wonderful cafes, dining, bars and an IGA on North Road and at McKinnon Village, plus you have Centre Road's vibrant shopping strip a couple of minutes away, Wattle Grove Reserve around the corner, Allnut Park down the road and city-bound trains from McKinnon Railway Station.
