Renovated and Extended Californian Bungalow in Leafy Family Pocket

Creating a captivating first impression with its picture-perfect Californian Bungalow façade, this exceptional home offers a wonderful family lifestyle in a leafy pocket close to leading schools, kindergartens, parks and local sports clubs with a variety of cafes, restaurants, shops and public transport at the end of the street. <br/><br/>The classic beauty of a welcoming verandah, high ceilings, delicate lead lighting and a decorative fireplace convey warmth and character and offer a timeless backdrop to both the original and carefully considered contemporary spaces. Immaculate and light-filled, no matter where you relax or entertain across the spacious layout, the delightful garden vistas are never more than a glance away. <br/><br/>A long, wide entrance hall with timber flooring introduces three generous bedrooms with plush carpets, plantation shutters, built in robes and ceiling fans plus a versatile home office which easily converts to a formal sitting room offering a tranquil view over the impeccable front garden. <br/><br/>Further down the hall, the relaxed rhythms of day-to-day family life are perfectly satisfied throughout a large open plan living and dining area with an adjoining Smeg/Bosch equipped kitchen and casual breakfast bar finished in stone. A double set of French doors open to an expansive undercover alfresco deck overlooking the paved patio and private lawn surrounded by established trees. Upstairs, a parent's retreat comprises a large sunny master with private balcony, full wall of robes, stylish ensuite and additional study/hideaway. <br/><br/>Appointed with ducted heating, split system air-con, alarm system, large laundry with shower and WC, off street parking behind gates, underground water tank + auto watering, extensive storage including roof, under-stair, ample cupboards and clever in-built cabinetry plus multiple lock up storage units outside. A picturesque family home in a truly prized pocket with easy access to trams, trains, Chadstone Shopping Centre, M1 Freeway, local shops as well as larger villages such as High Street Ashburton. <br/><br/>Shelter Real Estate Agents Glen Iris