Exceptional family living in esteemed locale

Striking two-story Californian bungalow, on impressive, landscaped environs with sought after north-west orientation. This grand family home blends ornate features with contemporary design within a floorplan zoned for modern family living and entertainment. <br/>Superior accommodation comprises four generous bedrooms, main on ground floor with ensuite and WIR and a further three bedrooms upstairs (one with expansive views), plus an optional fifth bedroom with ensuite or upstairs retreat.<br/>Baltic pine floors, soaring ceilings and grand proportions are showcased in a large formal living (featuring open fireplace) flowing through to a separate dining room, a light filled stone kitchen delivering integrat-ed European appliances opening to a light-filled informal dining and spacious living area with bar for con-venient indoor and outdoor entertaining. Elevated alfresco entertaining overlooking lush and expansive rear garden (with mature [orange] trees) with plenty of room for play or pool (STCA). Includes a home office, hydronic heating, laundry, main bathroom, split system heating/cooling, two sheds and ample off-street parking. An enviable location in a picturesque tree-lined street places this striking family abode within close proximity to Glen Iris and Ashburton stations, Gardiner's Creek walking trail, Ashburton Vil-lage, M1 freeway and esteemed schools. Land: 780sqm approx.