74 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, Vic 3130

The rich 1935 aesthetic of this elegant clinker brick home in the leafy Bellbird precinct seamlessly harmonises with surrounding Furness Park, Gardiners Creek trail and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Boasting a wonderful indoor-outdoor balance from front to rear, a circular driveway and verandah introduce the broad entry hall, leadlight, stucco walls, ornate ceiling roses and rich timber detailing. Open fireplaces and plantation shutters feature in the formal lounge and dining, leading through to the superb granite kitchen, designed to satisfy all culinary needs with 2 Smeg ovens and an integrated dishwasher. The expansive open-plan meals and family room is complemented by a gas log fireplace, integrated speakers and multiple doors out to the broad covered alfresco with auto louvered roof and lush, colourful garden. Flawlessly presented, the 4 double bedrooms and 2 fully renovated bathrooms are enhanced by the convenience of a quiet retreat and a home office with separate entry. With ducted heating, split system air-conditioners, security and 2 single carports, this enticing family home is only minutes from Blackburn Village with its shopping, cafes, train and also surrounded by some of the areas popular primary and secondary schools.