Behind its pristine California bungalow facade and picturesque garden, this gracious dual level home is designed for zoned, versatile family living. A wide entrance hall opens to elegant, interconnected formal rooms with high ceilings, period detailing and polished hardwood floors. A sunlit ground floor bedroom with ensuite and a walk-in robe provides a quiet retreat for extended family and guests. At the fully renovated rear, separated for privacy, a vaulted family and dining domain unfolds, the kitchen fitted with a wraparound Caesarstone island, ample bench space and a large pantry. French doors open to a sweeping Castlemaine slate terrace and leafy, tiered gardens. A bright home office suits remote work or creative pursuits. Upstairs reveals an open sitting area leading to a family bathroom and three bedrooms, the main bedroom with a private terrace. Solar power, solar hot water, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a skylit staircase, abundant storage, a carport and tandem off-street parking complete this meticulously maintained home. Set in a family friendly pocket close to parkland and the Gardiners Creek Trail, with easy bicycle, train, tram and bus access to well-regarded schools, plus quick access to the Monash Freeway, offering space and light.