4 Dickens Close, Templestowe

SOLD BY WOODARDS MANNINGHAM

Remarkable family homes that offer substantial accommodation and the perfect fusion of indoor-outdoor living are a rare commodity, especially when you're aspiring to live in a quiet courtside location within a coveted school zone. So, what would you say if we said that we'd found you the quintessential needle in a haystack?

Contemporary design is evident from the moment you enter this striking home, which spans two well-considered levels. The ground floor is where the first of the five bedrooms are located. It is positioned privately at the front of the home, close to a downstairs powder room. A variety of living areas are found within this vicinity, including a light-filled living room for quiet relaxation, a sizeable family room that is the perfect place to enjoy time with family and friends, and an entertainment room that has flexible uses and could easily be transformed to a full home theatre if desired.

These are complemented by a spacious dining area that can accommodate the largest of family gatherings and a modern kitchen containing stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, a stainless-steel 900mm freestanding SMEG cooktop-oven, and a Miele dishwasher; it's a zone that strikes the perfect balance of style and functionality. An L-shaped bank of bi-fold doors and a set of French doors open to reveal an extensive alfresco deck with ample room for dining and lounging whilst admiring the sizeable north-facing backyard that stretches before you. Consisting of lush green grass framed by the beauty of attractive gardens, it's a place you'll be proud to call your own.

The accommodation is completed on the upper level, accessible via a wide timber staircase. Here you'll find four further bedrooms, three modern bathrooms and another generous living area with a Juliet balcony. The master suite boasts proportions that most can only dream of, offering a parent's retreat, a fully fitted walk-in robe, a designer ensuite with an oversized shower, his and hers basins, a separate toilet, plus a large undercover balcony that's ideal for parents to enjoy their morning coffee or a quiet nightcap. The remaining bedrooms each have walk-in robes; one has its own ensuite, whilst the others share the use of a sparkling central bathroom with a deep bathtub.

As expected, a home of this standing comes with a long list of additions including, but not limited to, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, crisp plantation shutters, stunning timber flooring, high ceilings, ducted vacuuming, feature lighting, a full-sized laundry, excellent storage solutions, a storage shed and cubby house, a concrete aggregate driveway with excellent off-street parking, and a double lock-up garage with internal access to the home.

The location of the residence, which falls within the catchment zone for both East Doncaster Secondary College and Serpell Primary School, will further impress, and you'll love being within close proximity to a range of desirable amenities. These include local buses, a variety of cafes and restaurants to cater for multiple tastes, open green spaces like Currawong Bush Park, Westerfolds Park and Ruffey Lake Park, plus popular shopping precincts such as The Pines and Westfield Doncaster.

Homes of this calibre don't come along every day, and when they do, they certainly don't last. Time is certainly of the essence, so arrange your inspection without delay.

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