An inviting garden sanctuary, this impeccable 3 bedroom + study 2 bathroom single level 70s classic beautifully brings warmth inside while centred around the garden. Retaining all its vintage character and colour including slate floors, white washed timber panelling and funky retro door handles, this quality built home enjoys a welcoming entry foyer, an elegant lounge and dining room (cocktail cabinet) and a fabulous north facing family room centred around a covered alfresco area in the established secure wrap-around gardens; a time-honoured Tasmanian Oak kitchen with breakfast bar; a lovely main bedroom with WIR and funky ensuite; 2 further bedrooms, a pristine bathroom and a combined study/laundry. Enjoying a wide frontage to maximise the garden beauty, this 'step back in time' features a security door entry, underfloor heating, R/C air conditioning, an alarm, instant hot water, abundant storage, a shed and a double auto carport. In this idyllic family location, with the birds singing and the ambience quiet, metres to South Oakleigh Secondary College, Oakleigh South Primary School, the Metropolitan Golf Course and Huntingdale Golf Course, walk to Olympic Ice-Skating rink, bus services, The Links Shopping Centre and the BMX track at Stan Riley Reserve.