Ideally positioned in Canterbury’s renowned Golden Mile precinct, this grand residence was built in the 1930s and has been extensively renovated to accommodate a growing family. The ground floor features open living areas, including formal lounge with OFP and formal dining. The granite kitchen and generous meals area overlook the rear garden and covered alfresco entertaining area with built-in BBQ. A 3000 bottle underground cellar and large laundry are accessed from the meals area. The informal living area consists of a light-filled family room adjacent to a billiards/games room. Glass doors and bay windows across both formal and informal living areas bring the outdoors inside. The central ornate staircase leads upstairs to 4 double bedrooms with BIRs and decorative ceilings. The downstairs bathroom has been tastefully updated whilst the upstairs bathroom retains its period charm. A large attic-style apartment above the detached remote double car garage overlooks the rear garden. The garage includes space for a workshop, whilst the apartment has its own bathroom, heating and air conditioning. With its separate entry, it is perfect for a teenage retreat or studio/home office. Finishing touches include leadlight windows and skylights. Situated in this highly sought after area, close to trains, trams and buses, Burke and Maling Road shops, bike/walking trails and parks and in close proximity to some of Melbourne’s finest schools, this home is ideally suited to families of all ages.