10 Ramona Avenue, Malvern East, Vic 3145

A must-see for family buyers seeking the ever-elusive combination of a functional, family-friendly floorplan with impressive indoor/outdoor entertaining oriented to maximise northerly exposure, this stylish and renovated home is further enhanced by zoned accommodation, high quality appointments and a tightly-held location just metres from parkland, transport options and within easy access of leading schools, major shopping and entertainment precincts, cafes and village shopping.

Set serenely in deep landscaped front gardens, this tasteful home creates a real impact on entry with an elevated and privately-screened front patio, a welcoming hallway leading to a sun-drenched, flow-through floorplan that is ideal for entertaining with gracious formal sitting and dining rooms featuring plantation shutters, polished timber floors and an open fireplace, a gourmet stone and steel kitchen with fantastic storage and above-average extras such as a choice of pantries, extra-wide bench tops and a 90cm Smeg oven. A north-facing casual living and dining zone has ceiling-height glazing on two sides opening to a large and private deck with a sun-drenched and secluded pool area paved in sandstone with feature seating and a sundeck.

Two large rear bedrooms with built-in robes share a sleek renovated bathroom, while 2 additional bedrooms, including a tranquil main bedroom with corner windows and shutters, share a 2nd renovated bathroom with a bath and frameless, step-in shower.

Featuring sophisticated and thoughtful detailing throughout such as glass subway tile splashbacks, a fitted laundry with an appliance cupboard and external access to a side utility courtyard with a vegetable garden, 2 water tanks, including one that tops up the salt-chlorinated, solar-heated pool and glass poolside balustrading, this home includes central gas heating, split system and wall-mounted air conditioning units, polished timber floors, quality carpets and window treatments, a single garage and additional driveway parking.

In a quiet street close to reserve parkland with a playground, this home is within a short walk from Malvern East station, Gardiners Creek cycling paths, Chadstone shopping centre, Lloyd Street primary school and an array of local cafes and restaurants. Moments to leading private schools, Monash Freeway or Dandenong Road, Waverley Village and a choice of trams.

* Flow-through floorplan with impressive, light-filled living spaces
* Renovated and extended with an emphasis on private indoor/outdoor entertaining
* Rare combination of sought-after features in a tightly-held pocket just doors from parkland
* Choice of private alfresco dining and entertaining zones including a poolside patio
* Private, landscaped setting close to station, schools, shopping and cafes
* Quality appointments, clever design and sophisticated decor throughout

Also visit stand alone web site: www.10ramonaavenuemalverneast.com

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days