Sale by SET DATE 16/8/2017 (unless sold prior) If you're driven to provide your children with the best childhood possible, it's hard to ignore the lure of this fabulous family residence, which offers an unbeatable family lifestyle in the sought-after Mernda Villages Estate. One of the benefits of living within a short walk of parklands is that your kids have loads of green space to explore, so you don't have to worry about finding a home with a huge backyard that's high in maintenance! Instead, the private backyard of this priceless purchase is home to an inviting solar-heated/saltwater-chlorinated swimming pool, which links with an all-seasons alfresco to create an entertainer's dream. Seamlessly integrating with the home's pristine interior, it's an outdoor centrepiece of lavish proportions that can comfortably play host to large gatherings. Inside, the positive impressions continue courtesy of the home's timeless yet contemporary character, enhanced with elegant lighting, a mix of soft carpet and Blackbutt timber flooring, beautiful plantation window shutters and soaring 9ft and 10ft high ceilings that accentuate height and space throughout the flowing single-level layout, which comfortably accommodates three separate living areas, a large study, four spacious bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms with Caesarstone benchtops. An opulent formal lounge captures the refined nature of the home with its gas fireplace and French doors that integrate indoor-outdoor living; the cook of the household, meanwhile, will love the generosity of space and outstanding quality of the gourmet kitchen, which commands centrestage in the heart of the radiant open-plan living area with its large L-shaped island bench, Caesarstone benchtops, Blanco stainless steel appliances and excellent Butler's pantry. A theatre room with a large fixed screen is your home cinema in waiting, while the intelligent zoning all bedrooms (Master with his and hers walk-in robes and glamorous ensuite) and main family bathroom with a deep bath ensures privacy and comfort. This much-loved home also enjoys the benefits of ducted heating, evaporative cooling, large separate laundry, triple car garage with drive-through access into the backyard, low maintenance synthetic rear lawn, alarm system and abundant storage. Adding further appeal, your family will value the quick and easy access to Mernda Village shops, St Joseph's Primary School, Mernda Primary School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, bus services and approved Mernda train station.