SOLD BY JAMES BROUGHAM. PH: 0412 620 498. This charming three-bedroom residence oozes character and warmth while delivering fresh appeal with thanks to a modern makeover. From the street, this striking cedar home is complemented by an arresting verandah, leadlight front door and welcoming garden. It looks like a country charmer but a surprise awaits inside. The interior has been well conceived to appeal to the buyer with modern tastes, showcasing a light and bright open-plan living arrangement. The white palette offers a crisp aesthetic, perfectly balanced by timber-look floating laminate floor and beautiful timber window frames throughout which helps to infuse the home with an organic feel. The kitchen looks and feels functional with a layout that is smart and makes the most of the space. Features include; stainless steel electric oven and gas stove, corner pantry, overhead storage, Subway tiled backsplash and a light-filled meals area opening out to the back deck through a glass sliding door. All three bedrooms are zoned away from the living area, with the master featuring a double built-in robe and the additional two bedrooms comprising single built-in robes. The updated bathroom incorporates a separate bath, shower, stylish vanity, large format tiles and separate toilet. The laundry offers easy access to the rear yard, with other highlights including; split system heating and cooling, linen cupboard, blinds throughout, garage with workbench and ample off-street parking. The backyard also provides plenty of room for kids and pets to play. This home is set within walking distance to Warrien Reserve with playground and barbeque area, as well as being just a short drive from Croydon North Shopping Plaza, Croydon Railway Station, Croydon Hills Primary School, The Good Shepherd Primary School, Oxley College, Yarra Valley Grammar, Croydon Memorial Pool, EastLink freeway, cafes, restaurants and tennis courts. Set on a spacious 933m2 (approx.) block boasting a superb 30m (approx.) width, the property is positioned in Neighbourhood Residential Zone - Schedule 3 (NRZ3) and offers potential for the shrewd buyer to subdivide, resulting in two side-by-side properties with street frontage. This sensational property offers more than meets the eye.