An elegant celebration of the old and new, this quintessential Californian Bungalow is fabulously filled with period character, northern light and spectacular alfresco allure moments from the wide open greenery of Castlefield Reserve. Spaced over a far-reaching 548sqm (approx.), walk to leading South Road schools, Helen Paul Kindergarten, Hampton Primary School, and the rail, retail and restaurants of Hampton Road. Beyond a traditional verandah entrance, discover a sunlit living room with majestic bay windows, a spacious dining room, and a separate kitchen with a stainless-steel oven, a walk-in pantry, glistening granite benches, and a stylish vintage oven. Step outside and make every social event an occasion on a supersized timber deck. Perfectly proportioned with a northeastern orientation, this space will be used on a daily basis as a private sanctuary or the ideal spot to entertain, further enhanced by a paved terrace and a freshly landscaped garden and lawn with a number of established palm trees. Enjoy 2 generously sized and mirror-robed bedrooms serviced by a centrally placed bathroom with a sparkling walk-in shower. Additional features include a large laundry, evaporative cooling, Italian floor tiles, an automated irrigation system and off-street parking for up to 3 cars. The home offers delightful period features including a shingled facade, open fireplaces, Baltic pine flooring, leadlight windows, decorative cornice work and soaring ceilings with intricate craftsmanship. Offering so much more than initially meets the eye, refresh and renovate at your own pace, build tall to maximise views, or extend at the rear to capture natural northern sunlight (STCA). Astute buyers will need to act decisively! At a glance... * Approx. 548sqm parcel of land with a northeast-facing rear * 2 large bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes * Spacious living and dining rooms * Stylish kitchen with granite benchtops, large pantry, stainless-steel oven and a vintage oven * Gleaming bathroom with a walk-in shower * Large laundry * Northeast-facing timber deck, paved terrace and a low-maintenance garden and yard * Automated watering system * Double entrance gates to off-street parking for up to 3 cars * Evaporative cooling and ceiling fans * Venetian blinds * Moments from schools, transport, shopping, parkland and the beach Property Code: 2043