11 The Ridge, Blackburn, Vic 3130

Enjoying an elevated allotment in the prestigious Blackburn Lake area, this 5 bedroom home is a true family haven. Quite avant-garde for its time, the split-level floorplan has ample spaces for entertaining and privacy. The ground floor's tiled entrance reveals a formal lounge room with treetop views, adjoining an elegant dining room with access to the wraparound balcony. Featuring a dishwasher, gas cooktop and wall oven, the sunny updated kitchen adjoins a generous meals area. The top floor is the children's domain, where 4 carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes share a bathroom. The lower ground floor houses the impressive master bedroom, boasting a wall of wardrobes and a 70s-style ensuite, occupying half the level. A large laundry guides you into the tiled billiard room, adjoining a versatile rumpus room that may serve as a home office or potential theatre room! Alfresco entertaining is effortless, with the billiards room spilling out to a paved courtyard enveloped by established trees frequented by lorikeets, parrots and kookaburras. Appointments include: ducted heating and a double carport and cellar under the house. In a tightly-held street, just minutes from buses and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, it's close to quality schools, with a 20 minute walk (approx.) to Blackburn station or Forest Hill Chase.