Presenting an elegant mix of well-preserved Art Deco character and private poolside indulgence, this tastefully renovated and extended red brick period classic has been transformed into a modern alfresco entertainer without losing any of its original charm. Set on a wonderful 746 square metres (approx.) allotment with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sun-drawing indoor-outdoor transition, the home offers plenty of room to grow or even rebuild (STCA) in a coveted family pocket just metres from Gardiners Creek parkland and moments from Ashburton Village. Accessed via a secure vestibule-styled entry, the home opens to reveal hardwood flooring, tastefully detailed ceilings and leadlight windows, as well as all the hallmark solid timber interior doors and architraves of its era. Effortlessly, the home culminates in an angular, light-filled kitchen with two breakfast bars to handle the morning rush and an open-plan dining / living where three sets of double doors lead to paved and decked entertaining areas, a built-in BBQ, as well as a solar-heated in-ground swimming pool. Each of the bathrooms is a fully-tiled contemporary showpiece – one with a walk-in shower and double basin vanity, plus there is a converted lock-up garage that also serves as an undercover addition to the outdoor living spaces. Additional highlights include built-in robes in all the bedrooms, a large concealed laundry, a workshop / possible studio and a security alarm, as well as ducted heating and split system air conditioning. Walk easily to a wonderful diversity of local cafes, restaurants, shopping and the village vibes of Ashburton, plus you have city-bound trams, bike paths along Gardiners Creek and trains from Darling Station which also opens up easy access to a selection of Melbourne’s most elite private schools.