1 Russell Drysdale Place, Diamond Creek, Vic 3089

Sale by SET DATE 18/6/2013 (unless sold prior)

SOLD by Barry Plant - Basking in Federation splendour, this warm and inviting home on a corner block covering 809m2 (approx) is on the fringe of St Helena in the St Helena Secondary College school zone.

Amounting to a picturesque family lifestyle surrounded by executive homes with beautiful street appeal, this eye-catching home greets visitors with cottage gardens lined by white roses leading to a charming front verandah. Step inside to a leadlight entry foyer connecting to the cosy lounge and adjoining dining room with built-in timber cabinets, ceiling rosettes, decorative skirtings and ornate fretwork, warmed by a fireplace.

At the hub of the home is a modern kitchen with large pantry and stainless steel Smeg cooktop and oven, plus dishwasher. It overlooks a bright and lofty meals-family area with Tasmanian oak floors, downlights and feature wall leading to a sunken rumpus room, perfect for the kids to play. Entertaining on a grand scale is also catered for with glass sliding doors opening to paved entertainer's zone boasting shade sail and sparkling in-ground solar heated pool with water feature and lush lawn with privacy screening trees in the backyard.

A serene parents' retreat, the main bedroom is zoned separately for peace, and includes a walk-in-robe and en-suite with granite vanity, glass double shower and toilet. The three children's bedrooms with built-in-robes share a neat family bathroom with separate toilet.

Ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, security doors, double garage with remote controlled door and internal and external access, surround sound wiring, laundry, ample storage and the ultimate man-cave or tradesperson's shed with pot-belly stove create this family haven, which is within walking distance to David Hockey Reserve, St Helena Marketplace, Plenty Valley Montessori School, St Helena Preschool, St Helena Secondary College, Glen Katherine Primary, NMIT Greensborough campus and buses.