Positioned in arguably Balwyn's most coveted and prestigious street in the highly regarded Reid Estate, this picturesque and distinctive English style two storey clinker brick family residence blends perfectly in a streetscape of homes built in a comparable style. Presented in excellent condition yet offering scope to further enhance and extend, it is set in a glorious established garden, and is ideally positioned within walking distance of Fintona Girls School, Camberwell Grammar School, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, Canterbury Girls Secondary College and Carey Grammar - as well as close to Xavier College, Trinity Grammar, extensive parklands, shops and transport. Introduced by a covered portico and wide entrance foyer the interior features preserved timber beams, joinery and panelling, formal sitting room with OFP and bay window, formal dining room with OFP opening to a north-facing terrace, powder room and superb fitted study with a rare beehive fireplace. A central kitchen is complete with Gaggenau stove and Bosch dishwasher, adjacent laundry plus informal living and dining areas leading to a brick paved outdoor living space with pool and private garden. Whilst upstairs has four bedrooms, main with WIR and an updated period-style terrazzo bathroom. Other features include alarm security system, ducted heating and cooling, auto watering, roof and garden storage, plus off-street parking.