House with terraceMitcham (Australia)

Showcasing enchanting character details complemented by a meticulous contemporary renovation, this immaculately presented charismatic residence promises an enviably refined lifestyle for growing families. Boasting an inviting sense of space and light throughout, the home offers three distinct living spaces across two levels, ideally conceived for harmonious family living and entertaining.Elevated on the high side of the street, and beautifully framed by manicured landscaped gardens and charming timber shutters, the home features wide engineered timber floors and lofty high ceilings with ornamental cornices.At the entry, a graceful formal living room offers a leafy treetop outlook through elegant sash windows, and features a Masport wood heater with a marble hearth. A spacious separate family room opens out via French doors to a generous timber deck, extending the main living space for relaxed outdoor living.An elevated dining area flows seamlessly to an expansive semi-undercover paved patio with retractable café blinds, leading to a sundrenched dining terrace to create an impressive space for effortless outdoor entertaining. The inviting backyard also features a family-friendly lawn framed by meticulously landscaped garden borders, with a Japanese maple, a weeping cherry, and Annabelle hydrangeas offering a vibrant display of seasonal colour.The stylish entertainers’ kitchen comprises ample soft-close cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a full suite of quality stainless steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher and a 900mm freestanding Blanco oven with gas cooktop.Secluded on the upper level, the private master retreat boasts a soaring cathedral ceiling, with a large sitting area / study, an enviable luxe his and hers walk-in wardrobe, and a bedroom offering enchanting panoramic views towards the Dandenongs. The master level is serviced by a luxurious ensuite with a twin stone vanity, a semi-frameless glass waterfall shower, and indulgent underfloor heating.On the main floor, two additional bedrooms are each equipped with built-in wardrobes, and are complemented by a fourth bedroom and a central bathroom with a stone vanity and a waterfall shower over bathtub. The main floor also includes a large laundry with excellent storage and direct outdoor access.Opening directly to the back patio and side deck, a generously proportioned studio offers exceptional flexibility for a range of uses, including as an impressive home gym, workshop, children’s rumpus room, or a substantial office for those working from home.Featuring gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, additional split system air conditioning units, ceiling fans, ducted vacuuming, ornamental skirting boards and architraves, designer pendant lighting, quality roman blinds, automated sunshades on the upper level windows, in-roof storage with drop-down ladder access, security screen doors at front and rear, an under-house water tank and a large shed, the home also includes a high single carport plus space for additional off-street parking.Positioned just a stroll from Mitcham Station, leafy Simpson Park and local Rangeview village shopping, and within walking distance of Rangeview Primary School, Mitcham shops, Britannia Mall and Heatherdale Reserve, the home is set within the Mullauna Secondary College zone. EastLink is a short drive away for direct city and peninsula access, while the location is also in easy reach of Eastland, Forest Hill Chase, Brentford Square and lush Mullum Mullum bushland.