A grand celebration of family living, this generous brick home with an excellent flexible floorplan of up to 6 bedrooms (or 5 + upstairs study/third living room) and 3.5 bathrooms, is the perfect poolside entertainer on a spacious 820sqm approx. corner block. Built in 1997, ‘Wattle Ridge’ has a classic façade and bright captivating spaces with lovely high ceilings throughout. Updated with Australian hardwood floors and white plantation shutters, this home features a formal lounge with cedar bi fold doors to a dining room or home office, north facing open plan living and dining centered by a large modern kitchen (with leading Bosch appliances and contemporary cabinetry), a beautifully spacious downstairs bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, a guest powder room and a large laundry. Upstairs is super sized throughout all 4 bedrooms which all feature walk in robes (main with ensuite), a versatile study/third living room (or sixth bedroom) and the family bathroom with separate toilet. The north facing rear garden is the place to spend summertime around the generous pool and spa (heated), while an orchard of fruit trees (including blood plum, tangelo, apricot, apple, lemon and olive!) provides constant produce. Sure to benefit from some contemporary complements in time, this substantial home is fully equipped with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, winter/summer adaptive ceiling fans and a double auto garage with a 3rd car space, all accessed via Wattle Avenue. Alternatively, you could explore the possibility of building a grand new home tailored to your family’s desires (Subject to Council Approval). In the historic Riverside Estate, with the 48 tram and 200/207 buses on your doorstep, walk to Coles Local, North Balwyn Village cafes, Kew High School, North Balwyn Primary School, St Bede’s Primary School and numerous parks, while minutes to Kew’s elite schools.