51 Leamington Street, Reservoir

It’s business at the front, party at the back of this deceptively generous and beautifully renovated four-bedroom weatherboard residence, encompassing stunning open-plan living and outdoor entertaining alongside a swathe of modern inclusions, all exemplifying the ideal modern family home in the heart of Reservoir.

Equal parts cosy abode and entertainment space, the stunning open-plan living domain at the home’s rear epitomises ‘party at the back’. Its cathedral ceilings, exposed brick and structural beams create an exquisite framework that exudes warmth, while the wide sky-high windows looking out to a lush and low-maintenance backyard bring in an abundance of natural light.

The gourmet kitchen will delight amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike with its stainless steel Bosch appliances, spacious 2PAC cabinetry and Caesar stone benchtops, including huge island bench with breakfast bar, while custom-built features like the the fan-assisted Jindara wood heater and floating polished concrete hearth in the lounge and Tasmanian hardwood hutch and wine rack in the dining space offer an exquisite timelessness and are sure to be used again and again.

Better still, you can take the party outside year-round thanks to a gorgeous timber deck with ceiling heater, while the kids (and furkids) will love playing in the cubby house.

At the home’s front – the business of relaxation, if you will – are the four exceptionally spacious bedrooms. Three have built-in robes and carpeted floors, two include an ensuite (a sparkling bathroom with tub, toilet and rainshower caters to the others) and one could easily be converted into a home office. The master bedroom lives up to its grand title, its original fireplace and Art Deco ceiling rose and cornices residing alongside a modern walk-in robe through to sparkling subway-tiled ensuite with rainshower and double vanity resting on a marble benchtop.

As if all this wasn’t wonderful enough, the home is positively packed with modcons.

Double glazed argon-filled windows, extra thick insulation and central hydronic heating throughout, plus split systems in each of the bedrooms and ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning in the living domain offer residents a certified 6.3-star energy rating and the ultimate in climate control. Connectivity and security is prioritised too, with a central IT cupboard including broadband point alongside wireless CCTV security system, wired data points and aerial outlets in all the bedrooms and living room and single-car automatic garage.

Finally, the home’s position is one of the great joys of this residence, with many coveted amenities within walking distance. There’s Reservoir Village and Broadway shops, cafes and restaurants; Reservoir Station for a stress-free commute to and from Melbourne’s CBD; and Edwardes Lake Park and Edgars Creek Wetlands to get back to nature. Reservoir Primary School is a casual stroll away, while Reservoir Views and Reservoir West primary schools, as well as Summerhill Village, are just a short drive.

Few family homes that’ve had an overhaul surprise and delight quite like this one.