Privately positioned behind high front fences and hedges this elegant Californian family residence c1926 is surrounded by beautifully maintained lush gardens with a tranquil water feature and Silver Birch trees. The home is enviably located in one of Melbourne's finest residential areas on the original Paynes Paddock sub-division c1918; with its leafy tree-lined streets and gracious period residences.
With an attractive rendered and feature tuck point brick façade the home has immediate appeal. Creatively renovated and extended matching period attributes including coloured leadlight glass, decorative ceilings and cornices to contemporary
living areas capitalizing on north-eastern sunshine and matched to today's family living and entertaining lifestyles. A central polished timber hallway flows to four zoned bedrooms, with built-in robes, including a main with an ensuite, a formal sitting room, pristine family bathroom with a claw-foot bath, powder room, study or home office and a large laundry. Through to an expansive light-filled family domain incorporating a superbly appointed entertainer's kitchen equipped with CaesarStone benchtops, an oversized island bench plus prestige Asko, Bosch and Panasonic appliances. Opening to a sandstone paved alfresco area with a gas mains BBQ. In a private hedge and Magnolia lined garden with a solar heated, salt-chlorinated pool perfect for relaxed family living and entertaining. Other comprehensive features include security cameras, ducted heating, R/C cooling, fully tiled bathrooms, roof storage, basketball ring, garden storage, plus remote off-street parking with access from Payne Street.
This superb home leaves a lasting impression and is enhanced by its lifestyle location moments from the historic Maling Road shops and cafes, Highfield Park plus public transport options including trams or Canterbury and the new Union stations, a local kindergarten and a myriad of sought-after public and private schools. Also close to Camberwell shopping options - all great family amenities to be enjoyed in this sought-after location.
