A beautiful pairing of original period grace and timeless contemporary functionality distinguishes this family home, serenely surrounded by magnificent treelined gardens in a peaceful neighborhood coveted for its convenience. Boasting an elevated position, masterful proportions have been cleverly designed for both easy family flexibility and impressive indoor/outdoor entertaining, with superb open plan living unfolding to an irresistible alfresco terrace amidst a resort style pool oasis. Lovely detailed ceilings and polished timber floors provide an ambient setting, creating a warm and welcoming home. A handsome entrance lined with mature manicured gardens forms the perfect accompaniment to the character-rich brickwork façade and refined entry. Welcomed into an inviting hallway with formal lounge and open fireplace, study/dining space seamlessly flowing through to the generous family living and dining domain with the gourmet stone topped kitchen designed for any scale entertaining appointed with a large island bench, European appliances and butler’s pantry. Stacker doors integrate the space with a sumptuous covered deck and BBQ area, inground pool, sauna, outdoor shower and low maintenance lawn. Accommodating four bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite, built in robes and two further bathrooms. Further highlights include a multi use separate space at the rear, an ideal home office, gym or rumpus room. Features include laundry, plantation shutters, ducted heating, multiple split systems, storage, shed and lock up garage. The tightly held treelined pocket surrounded by excellent public and private schools, is a leisurely walk to trams, buses, Kew East Primary School, a choice of cafes, dining, shopping and parkland including the wonderful Hays Paddock and Victoria Park, with easy access to Eastern/Eastlink freeway and every desirable convenience.