31 Kalimna Street, Essendon

This stunningly renovated and expanded c1920's Californian Bungalow seamlessly blends classic charm with modern family living. Featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a powder room, this home is a masterpiece of design and attention to detail. Upon entry, you are greeted by a wide hall adorned with soaring decorative ceilings, leadlight windows, and solid timber floors. The formal lounge and dining rooms exude elegance, while the vast open-plan family domain is perfect for modern living. This space features mantled gas log fireplaces, custom-designed cabinetry, and garden vistas. The home boasts a range of original and replica period features, including a French Provincial hostess kitchen with integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, AEG dishwasher, and Ilve range cooker. The master bedroom includes a deluxe ensuite with a walk-through robe, while the guest room features a pull-down double bed and fold-out sewing bench. The family bathroom is equipped with a roll-top bath.

Entertaining is a delight with undercover zones, a luxe spa room, outdoor barbecue kitchen, and custom-made bar areas. Additional features include hydronic heating, zoned refrigerated heating/cooling, CCTV/alarm, Axminster wool carpet, excellent storage/BIRS, a 55,000-liter underground water tank, grey/mains-water sprinkler system, and a double garage with remote-controlled carport.Set on a massive allotment (1,001sqm approx.) in a private garden setting, this home is located near private schools, Windy Hill, Essendon's retail and dining precincts, Glenbervie Station, and CityLink. It is also in the zoned Strathmore College and Essendon Primary catchment areas.