In the tightly held Summerhill Estate directly opposite Ferndale Trails, this charming 1940s home offers an exciting gateway to one of Glen Iris' most coveted family lifestyles. Cherished and meticulously cared for as a family home for over forty-five years, its carefully extended accommodation provides an instantly appealing environment for families seeking their forever home in this blue-chip position close to excellent schools, transport, a range of renowned shopping precincts and of course, parkland. Elevated and set back on a generous 650sqm (approx), immaculate three bedroom, two bathroom proportions enjoy both formal and family living areas, alfresco entertaining, a retreat style main bedroom and a private and secure rear garden with separate studio/home office, workshop and store room. High decorative ceilings and abundant northern light define a formal living room with gas fireplace and adjoining formal dining flowing through a functional modern kitchen to spacious open living and dining areas and the family-friendly rear garden with sunny alfresco entertaining beneath a wind-out sun canopy. Three spacious bedrooms include two on the ground floor served by a spotless family bathroom and an upstairs main bedroom with built-in and step-in robes, and ensuite. Further highlights include original etched glass doors and exposed timber joinery, hardwood timber floors, split cooling/heating, garage/storage and off-street parking. Move straight in and enjoy with options to update, renovate or expand the second storey when or indeed, if ever desired (STCA). Stroll along Ferndale Trails to Hill n' Dale and Ferndale Parks, locally renowned Glen Iris Pantry and other boutique cafes with a short walk to highly regarded Ashburton Primary, trains and buses to leading private schools, and High Street shopping and dining. Minutes to Leo's Fine Foods, Toorak/Camberwell Road trams. Shelter Real Estate Agents Glen Iris