Families with school age children can avoid the dreaded driving drop off if they buy this large, contemporary 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Essendon family home with double garage. An outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining, or the annual tomato cook up with family. A self contained over-garage studio apartment provides additional accommodation options for family or friends. This beautiful home is a 10 minute walk to PEGS Boys Junior School and Kindergarten, and an easy 20 minute walk to PEGS Girls Junior School. And is located right on the PEGS private school bus route to the Keilor East Middle School/Senior School campus (with several private and public bus stops nearby in Napier Street ). Other popular local primary schools including Essendon Primary and St Vincent's in Strathmore are within easy walking distance. Transport options of all modes are within easy reach for Mum, Dad or the kids. Glenbervie Railway Station is a 5 minute walk away, or if you prefer the tram, a 10 minute walk and you are at the Mt Alexander Road tram stops. Only a few minutes drive and you are on the freeway to the city (30 minutes off peak) or Tullamarine airport (10 minutes off peak). Take a leafy stroll to the vibrant north Essendon shops through Salmon Reserve and Woodlands Park. Or head up the hill to the Napier Street Strathmore café strip, via the delightful and historic Napier Park. There are multiple heating and cooling options including evaporative cooling, split systems, electric wall heaters, gas central heating, and a contemporary wood and gas fireplace. Two of the four bathrooms have sub floor heating. Contract available. The Phone Code for this property is: 92310. Please quote this number when phoning or texting. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.