A peaceful and picturesque family-oriented pocket within only footsteps of parkland, a playground and a creek-side nature trail sets an idyllic scene for this captivating 3 bedroom residence that enhanced and extended with a north-facing rear aspect, offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Leafy established garden and a substantial solid brick profile create an alluring introduction to this perfectly-modernised period home where an expanded rear family zone filled with northerly light is a spacious hub for daily living and dining with French doors opening to an entertainment terrace amid secure, secluded and children-friendly garden made for play, parties and quiet private enjoyment. High ceilings and polished spotted gum flooring extend to the timber-topped breakfast bar of a superb stone-finished kitchen featuring Bosch and Blanco stainless-steel appliances - a setting designed for the rush of school mornings, the buzz of evening meals and the excitement of entertaining guests. The original front section of the home maintains its well-proportioned and intimate character with 3 large and distinctive bedrooms including 2 with bay windows offering oversized accommodation, coupled with a centrally-located modern bathroom, a second toilet and full separate laundry. Hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, stainless-steel ceiling fans and security alarm further emphasize a focus on year-round family comfort, while there's also ample driveway off-street parking plus a remote-control garage including a workshop area and storage. Fully in-tune with the rhythm of family life, this impressive single-level home is warm, welcoming and immediately ready for easy living in an outstanding community-minded, inner-city location close to primary and secondary schools, Sydney Road and Puckle Street retail-restaurant precincts, Melville Road trams, buses, Denzil Don Reserve and the Moonee Ponds Creek trail.