More than Meets the Eye

More than meets the eye perfectly introduces this attractive Californian family home where an imaginative renovation and extension have transformed its original period ambience into a fabulous family home with plenty of flexibility and zoned contemporary living and entertaining spaces.<br/><br/>With traditional period attributes including diamond and coloured leadlight glass, stained woodwork, decorative ceilings and polished timber floors. The split-level interior features a wide hallway, front sitting room with cosy OFP, four zoned bedrooms, two downstairs, main with a dual access ensuite plus a study or home office. A further two double bedrooms are located upstairs with a pristine family bathroom and study area. The rear extension incorporates a superbly appointed kitchen with 2pac cabinetry, CaesarStone benches, prestige Smeg appliances and dining area all overlooking an expansive north-facing, lower-level family living room with adjacent laundry and WC. Flowing through pairs of French doors to a wrap-around paved outdoor dining and entertaining area shaded by tall ornamental trees in a lush and private garden - delivering a tranquil oasis for relaxation or entertaining family and friends. Other features include ducted heating, R/C air conditioners (main bedroom, family living and upstairs study area), new carpets, ample storage including under house and a shed, side gate access and double carport.<br/><br/>This instantly appealing home is underpinned by keenly sought-after family credentials, located just minutes from the many Camberwell shopping options, including the Hartwell Leo's Fine Foods Supermarket; within a short walk of Fordham's Milk Bar Cafe, Willison Park, Frog Hollow Reserve plus an excellent array of schools including the highly regarded Hartwell Primary, Toorak/Camberwell Road tram or Hartwell station for travel to the CBD or schools.