6 Cremona St, Mentone, Vic 3194

A fusion of classic elegance and contemporary functionality across two floors, this gracious period residence has been tastefully extended by its owner to capture an enduring family lifestyle. Exclusively positioned in a tightly held Mentone pocket, it showcases superb formal and informal living areas complemented by a deluxe entertaining deck flowing to lush cottage gardens. Surrounded by elite schools, this unique bayside offering is also located just a short stroll to Mentone village, the beach, city trains and bus transport.

Enjoying a charming street presence, its weatherboard facade has a bullnose verandah framed by formal gardens. With 10ft ceilings, timber fretwork and polished floorboards, the wide entrance hall sweeps into a magnificent formal lounge boasting a decorative cast iron fireplace.

Drenched in light at the back is a spacious family and dining area. The smart central kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop, a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and bright adjacent sitting area. A sliding glass door leads to the huge covered alfresco deck for year-round entertaining and child-friendly cottage garden with room for a pool.

The plush upstairs master retreat has a king-size bedroom, walk-in robe and sparkling stone ensuite. Nearby is a large home office. Downstairs are three double bedrooms with generous built-in robes and a granite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower.

Set in a quiet street behind a picket fence, this property features a downstairs powder room, a good-size laundry, ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, picture rails, a store room plus under-stair storage, a watertank, a garden shed, a vegetable garden and a tandem carport with a fully paved driveway.