Impeccably renovated & extended, this bi-level Californian bungalow is a stunning fusion of heritage details & stylish modern upgrades, presenting an undeniable opportunity in a quiet, city-fringe location. Embraced by manicured established gardens on a lot approx 870m², the home dishes up the best of old & new. The versatile layout showcases 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & 3 living areas. It successfully blends period features like delicate art deco leadlight glazed windows, high ceilings, timber picture rails, plate shelves & fireplaces while modern additions encompass glossy timber floors, ducted/floor heating, gas log fires, ducted cooling, designer lighting, plantation shutters & much more. Beyond the leadlight-glazed front door, a welcoming hallway opens to the lounge with a beautiful bow window & a cosy gas log fire surrounded by built-in cabinetry. The hall leads to 2 more bedrooms (1 with French doors to the side verandah), the chic main bathroom (with free-standing tub, walk-in shower, twin vanity & WC), & the lavish main suite. It incorporates an enviable walk-in robe & large ensuite featuring marble-topped twin vanity, walk-in shower, WC and a heated towel rail. The home's open-plan kitchen/dining/living area includes light-filtering picture windows with city views taking in the floodlit cathedral spire. Gourmet cooks will relish the designer kitchen with its unparalleled style & functionality. High-end fittings include bespoke marble-topped island & cabinetry, a 900mm electric oven & induction cooktop, built-in microwave & second oven, a walk-in pantry & dishwasher. Incredibly spacious dining & living areas create a generous entertaining zone spilling through French doors to a decked alfresco area. Timber stairs flow to the versatile ground-level living zone. It features twin French doors & a retractable wall creating a 4th bedroom, a 3rd chic bathroom, the laundry & 2 walk-in storerooms. It's the ideal rumpus/games area for the younger set, a music room/studio for creative types or the perfect guest accommodation. Externally, you will find a bitumen driveway to the auto double garage, a second driveway for off-street parking & a secure under-house workshop/storage room. This masterful celebration of light & proportion could signal the end of your search for that dream family home. It occupies a premier position within walking distance to hospitals, shops, the CBD & highly sought schools, including Girton, CMC, BSSC & Violet Street Primary.