Family-Sized Luxury in Prized Beachside Setting Serenely set back from the street moments from golden sands and blue seas, this elegant 3 bedroom plus study family home maximises northern light over two spacious levels. From the fexible floorplan to the considered space for relaxed living and entertaining, everything about this beachside retreat feels right. The home makes a powerful first impression with a connecting and open hallway framing the property in a delicate arc and offering verdant aspects of a private garden. Discover formal lounge and dining rooms, a chef-friendly kitchen and wide-reaching open-plan living/dining, all benefiting from this exquisite garden outlook Efficiently and effectively spread out over approximately 790sqm, outdoor entertaining will be a dream in this tranquil sanctuary. Hemmed by a north-facing lawn and manicured hedges, spill out to a number of under-the-roofline alfresco spaces including a dining area, an intimate lounge set-up and an outdoor bar/kitchen with a sink and a built-in BBQ on mains gas. An undercover brick-paved terrace is a pleasant surprise, hidden away on the other side of the house enhanced by leafy perimeter privacy. Exemplary rest and retreat is thoughtfully staged over both levels with a large ground-floor main bedroom showcasing roomy walk-in robes and a stunning ensuite graced with a bath and a walk-in rainfall shower. Venture upstairs to the remaining large robed bedrooms and bathroom, a relaxed retreat, and a versatile home office or fourth bedroom boasting a blue-water bay view with direct access to a privately perched balcony. A long list of special features includes a large laundry, ground-floor powder room, a second balcony overlooking treetops, a pair of open fireplaces, storage solutions, advanced security, heating/cooling, oak flooring and auto-gated entry to a remote-controlled double garage. Perfectly placed in the highly sought-after Mentone Girls’ and Beaumaris Secondary College zones, walk to Black Rock Beach, the fitness tracks of the Bay Trail and the wide open greenery of Donald MacDonald Reserve. Enjoy easy access to all the choice of Black Rock Village, sandbelt golf courses, a wealth of quality schools and Concourse shopping with the Southland to St Kilda bus also nearby. Offering so much more than initially meets the eye, an inspection will impress the whole family. At a glance... * 3 large bedrooms, 2 with BIR, ground-floor main with WIR and private ensuite * Spacious open-plan living and dining with an open fireplace * Chef-friendly kitchen with a timber breakfast bar, a Bosch gas cooktop plus a dishwasher * Relaxed formal living room with an open fireplace * Versatile formal dining room currently being used as a music room * Upstairs retreat * First-floor home office with a balcony and bay glimpses * Luxurious principal bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower * Large laundry with bench space and cabinetry * Ground-floor powder room * North-facing alfresco indulgence with a radiant range of undercover entertaining areas including an outdoor kitchen and bar with a built-in BBQ on natural gas * Landscaped garden and lush lawn * Colourful rose garden on entry, anchored by a majestic gum * Second balcony with a treetop aspect overlooking the front of the house * Walk-in storeroom * Remote-controlled double garage with external access plus storage capability * Additional driveway parking * Ducted heating plus split-system heating and cooling upstairs and down * Ceiling fans throughout * Auto-gated and keypad intercom entry * Character-rich oak flooring * Plantation shutters, Venetian blinds and textured curtains * Recessed down-lighting * Moments from schools, transport, shopping, cafes, parkland and the beach * Approx. 790sqm Property Code: 2084