There are homes that make an impression the moment you arrive - and this magnificent Californian Bungalow is one of them. Set high on the street within Reservoir's prestigious Oakhill Estate and occupying an impressive 793sqm, it is a remarkable home rich in character, charm and craftsmanship, offering an extraordinary connection to an era when homes were built with individuality and an uncompromising attention to detail.
The elevated pillared verandah creates a grand introduction, while inside, a wide central hallway immediately reveals the home's wonderful proportions. Leadlight-filled sash windows, high ceilings, picture rails, banded ceilings and open fireplaces combine to create an atmosphere that is warm, elegant and unmistakably special. These are the details that give a home personality - and they are beautifully showcased throughout.
The traditional floorplan is equally appealing, with four bedrooms branching from either side of the central hallway before the home opens into its generous living domain. The main bedroom features a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while a central bathroom services the remainder of the home. Ducted heating and central evaporative cooling adds comfort throughout.
At the rear, the home opens dramatically into a generous open-plan living and dining area designed around modern family life. The kitchen overlooks the space, keeping everyday activity beautifully connected, while the generous proportions provide plenty of room for everyone to gather, relax and entertain.
Glass doors extend the living outdoors to a substantial timber deck beneath a covered entertaining area. Picture lazy summer lunches, family celebrations and relaxed evenings overlooking the expansive backyard - a wonderful outdoor setting with plenty of space for children to play and family life to unfold.
For today's family, there is every opportunity to move straight in and enjoy the home as it stands. Yet for those with an inspired vision, the exceptional period detailing, generous proportions and substantial landholding present an exciting opportunity to thoughtfully renovate and further celebrate its magnificent original character (STCA).
The Oakhill Estate setting adds another layer of appeal, with the Plenty Road tram close by and easy access to Holy Name School and Reservoir East Primary School.
Grand, gracious and wonderfully distinctive, this is a Californian Bungalow that commands attention - a substantial family home where remarkable period character meets the space, comfort and flexibility modern families are looking for.
