Serenely nestled behind a magnificent hedged wall on an impressive garden allotment spanning 1,188sqm (approx.), this expansive dual-storey family home invites a peaceful lifestyle with bushland vistas moments from the thriving epicentre of Hornsby and its surrounds. Tightly held for three decades, an alluring entrance welcomes an intelligent floorplan thoughtfully renovated and extended to maximise low maintenance living with tranquil bedrooms on both levels, allowing for ultimate flexibility. Generous formal and informal living and dining zones connect effortlessly to a superbly oversized kitchen, ideal for grand scale entertaining and intimate family relaxation. Seamlessly connecting outdoors, a breathtaking wall of stacking glass sliders expands to a glorious covered hardwood deck, perfectly designed for year-round enjoyment with blissful outlooks over the backyard towards the valley. Solidly built with timeless appeal, this captivating residence is set within a family-friendly cul-de-sac of wonderful neighbours. Within walking distance of Hornsby Hospital, James Park and just 1.5km from the centre of Hornsby. Accommodation Features: * Spacious interiors with stunning high ceilings * Expansive carpeted formal lounge with electric fireplace * Formal dining room with floating wood flooring * Kitchen with skylight, Caesarstone benchtops * LG dishwasher, brand new Westinghouse ceramic electric cooktop, Westinghouse wall oven * Family living with gas fireplace, split system air conditioning * Carpeted bedrooms, versatile carpeted study * Two upstairs bedrooms have split system air conditioning * Upper level bathroom with bathtub and separate shower * Lower level bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles, shower, skylight * Large laundry with skylight, ample storage throughout * Plantation shutters, gas heater points, gas hot water, separate entranceway External Features: * Approx. 1,188sqm block, established lawns and gardens * Easy to maintain cladding, lock-up garage, sealed driveway and pathway * Two original timber windows maintained; all other windows aluminum * Rear hardwood deck, gabled roof, downlights, outdoor fan * Low maintenance metal privacy screen and balustrades * Fully fenced backyard with cubby house, side gates * Tiled entrance and front verandah * Possible side access available to back Location Benefits * 265m to 575 bus services to Hornsby Station and Macquarie University * 450m to James Park * 550m to Hornsby Hospital * 1.2km to 591 bus service to St Ives * 1.5km to Hornsby Westfield and entertainment precinct * 1.5km to Asquith Girls High School (zoned) * 1.7km to Hornsby Station * 1.7km to Mark Taylor Oval, PCYC, outdoor gym and children's playground * 2km to Hornsby TAFE and Hornsby Girls High School * 2km to Waitara Public School (zoned) * 2.1km to Waitara Station * 2.1km to Asquith Boys High School (zoned) * 2.2km to Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre * 2.3km to Hornsby RSL * 2.4km to Wahroonga Park * 2.5km to Wahroonga Station * 2.5km to Barker College * 2.6km to Wahroonga Village shops and cafes * 3.2km to Asquith Golf Club * 4.9km to Sydney Adventist Hospital * 7km to St Ives Shopping Village * 7.2km to Pennant Hills Market Place with Harris Farm * 9.8km to the Gordon Centre * 13.3km to Macquarie Centre * 14.5km to Macquarie University * 14.9km to Chatswood Westfield * Convenient to Ku-Ring-Gai High School (zoned), St Leo's Catholic College, Abbotsleigh, Mount St Benedict College, Pymble Ladies College, OLOR Primary School Waitara, Prouille Catholic Primary School, Knox Grammar School, Normanhurst Boys High School, Loreto Normanhurst, Wahroonga Adventist School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ravenswood School for Girls, Brigidine College St Ives, Masada College, Tara Anglican School, The Kings School, James Ruse Agricultural High School, St Pius X College, Mercy College * Easy access to the M1 motorway, NorthConnex and M2 Motorway Contact: Tim Latham 0493 599 009 Disclaimer: All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it.