49 Forrester Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

Elegant, expansive and excellently positioned for the executive family, this beautifully extended six bedroom Californian Bungalow promotes harmonious living and entertaining. In a proud corner position, the handsome home is nestled amongst easily maintained landscaped surrounds which help to bestow a strong first impression of distinction. Featuring polished floorboards, leadlight, a large bay window, fireplace with timber mantel, Roman blinds, drapes, and high ceilings on both storeys, the handsome home embraces a sophisticated combination of style and comfort. Huge and open, the living, dining, family and kitchen offers two sets of French doors leading out to a covered rear deck, with attractive paved areas below enhancing the choices for relaxed outdoor entertaining. A 900mm Blanco stove with five-burner gas cooktop and electric oven is the star of the kitchen, united with a Smeg rangehood, Bosch dishwasher, large pantry, extensive counters, breakfast bar, tiled splashbacks and plenty of cupboards. Extra space to unwind is provided by a vast external loft, which has heating, cooling, roof storage and its own kitchenette below, plus a toilet, workshop and access to a large cellar. Every single bedroom has a built-in robe, one even offers city glimpses, and each of the two storeys offers a bathroom, with the gleaming main bathroom providing a shower, separate bath, vanity, toilet, heat lamp and tessellated tile floor. There is also a fourth toilet, adjoining a laundry with impressive storage, plus a big storage room and an under-stair storage area. Ducted heating and inverter cooling team with a central vacuum system and alarm to enhance the indoor environment, there are several handy water tanks, and an electronic double garage. An outstanding selection of schools is within a stroll, as are parks, transport and local shops, and a quick drive can take you to one of many popular shopping and dining precincts in the area, including Keilor Road, Puckle Street and Highpoint. Very few homes are so well suited to large and discerning families!