11 Gerald Street, Blackburn, Vic 3130

Its easy to imagine drinking tea on the front veranda or reclining on the back deck of this enchanting family home. Surrounded by plant and birdlife and in Blackburns coveted Lake precinct, the home offers a quality family lifestyle with zoned living areas. The sprawling block is about 1500m2 and is perfect for children of all ages. The secure front yard has off-street parking for up to five cars and the back yard has all the appeal of a park with established trees and garden pockets to play in. Character and charm feature throughout the weatherboard home, whilst plenty of natural light, feature walls, polished floorboards and high ceilings add to the sense of space and natural flow of the floor plan. The formal lounge and dining room is a lovely example of period charm and contemporary styling and has an open fireplace with a Daniel Robertson brick hearth. Casual occasions are catered for with the spacious, open-plan living and dining area at the back that opens to the part-covered deck with blinds. Anchoring the space is the practical kitchen with a Bosch dishwasher and Gaggenua stainless-steel oven including an indoor BBQ feature. All the bedrooms have built-in robes and are grouped around the tiled family bathroom. The main bedroom is at the back with a lovely backyard outlook, a walk-in robe and an ensuite. There is also a versatile study/utility room and the laundry has a separate toilet. Added to the home about 13 years ago, the upstairs rumpus/home office is a great space for teenagers and has a kitchenette and toilet. Skylights, clerestory windows, down lights and light decor ensure the home is bright, while split-system air conditioning and ducted heating regulate the climate year round. The property also includes a security alarm system. Other interesting features include the front veranda which is made from reclaimed timbers from the old South Melbourne Football Club and the open-plan family area has reclaimed timbers from an old factory. A double garage with a remote-controlled door plus a second double garage in the backyard for storage and a chicken coop are among the extras. The home is just down the road from Blackburn Lake Primary School and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary & is also close to Forest Hill Chase.