12th January 2016 / Reilly Waterfield: 5 Temple Miles Road, Croydon

First class family appeal

This attractive solid brick Californian Bungalow has been extended to create a light- filled, open plan home overlooking a north-facing rear garden. It offers great potential for buyers looking to update or reconfigure. Set in a leafy, quiet and convenient street, it is within walking distance to quality amenities including Sunnyside Kindergarten, Gardiners Creek cycling paths to the city, Malvern East station, Waverley Road shopping and a choice of cafes and restaurants. In addition, there is easy access to leading schools.

Original period features have been restored including the high, decorative ceilings, plate shelves and picture rails, polished Baltic Pine flooring, ornate architraves and leadlight windows, plus fireplaces in the formal rooms. The rear extension provides a generous family dining/living room with high ceilings, additional bedrooms with built in robes, laundry, shower and WC.

Well-appointed, it includes ducted heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning in the family room, a side driveway to a 2-car garage, plus a separate, large, powered rear workshop, and a generous back garden area.

A quintessential family home surrounded by sought-after lifestyle amenities and close to leading schools, this home will inspire buyers looking for space, privacy and period appeal with great potential.

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Alternatively, contact Sabrina Merrick on 0408 959 915 or Nigel Terace on 0418 911 608.

Your own piece of Greenhills paradise

This delightful home on a generous 1,433 sq m (approx.) in leafy Greenhills is sure to enchant a wide range of buyers. The post and rail fence, gravel paths and native garden create a wonderful country feel for this exciting property which must be one of Greensborough's best kept secrets!

Step through the leadlight front door and be instantly impressed by the stunning slate floors, attractive decor and abundance of light. Opening off the entrance hall is the well-proportioned lounge with blazing open fireplace and full-height windows affording lovely garden views. The large well-equipped kitchen/dining area includes ample cabinetry and bench space. There are also 3 robed bedrooms (master with ensuite), elegant family bathroom with freestanding bath and marble-topped vanity, a study and full-size laundry.

The park-like rear garden is essentially level, and features magnificent shade trees, lawn and a large covered alfresco area – an ideal spot to entertain, relax or watch the kids run and play. Additional features include electric in-floor heating, double glazing, ducted vacuum, water tank and carport. Situated in sleepy pocket of Greensborough, yet just a short walk to shops, schools, cafes and train station, this beautiful abode is a must-see.

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Alternatively, contact Kaye Hoverd on 0417 325 577 or Steve Thomson on 0402 445 414.