1228 Dandenong Road, Murrumbeena, Vic 3163

The period beginnings of this home are evident in the exterior and as soon as you walk inside where there is a wide entrance hall, polished floorboards, plate rails and glass panelled interior doors. The lounge room has an open fireplace with brick surrounds and a quaint overmantel, as well as stained glass windows. Either one of the 2 front bedrooms could be the main bedroom - one has an OFP, mirrored BIRs, a ceiling fan, and ornamental cornices and ceiling; the other has mirrored BIRs and a ceiling fan. There's a 3rd bedroom with BIRs, a study with OFP, and an upstairs 4th bedroom with BIRs, A/C and a study nook. A sleek bathroom is part of a contemporary renovation.

The rear of the home has been extended to become a fantastic open-plan sunlight-bathed family room with bi-fold doors out to a covered deck (with ceiling fan) overlooking the garden. The family room includes a deluxe kitchen with CaesarStone benchtops, soft-close drawers, easy clean cabinetry, walk-in pantry, and gas cooktop. Wall cut-outs add interest to the dining area while the sitting area has an A/C, ceiling fan and an extra high ceiling with clerestory windows. A remote control operates the clerestory windows and their blinds. The skylit laundry is also designed to meet the needs of the modern family. Hydronic heating features in the front of the house while the family room has slab heating (and double glazing). Other extras include 3 rainwater tanks. A double garage, a double carport and additional off-street parking caters for a fleet of vehicles! The location of this property, which sits on an allotment of approx 720sqm, is convenient to Murrumbeena and Holy Eucharist Primary schools, parklands, recreation, Monash University, Monash Freeway and Chadstone Shopping Centre.