Beautifully sited on a prime half-acre block (approx.) that stands on the high side of the road in an exclusive and very tightly held part of Wembley Gardens, this remarkable home offers a coveted family lifestyle in one of Manningham's most prized neighbourhoods. Completely gutted, creatively renovated and specifically redesigned to offer an everyday living experience that's functional, practical and very flexible, it's a home that has family at the centre of its world. A collection of large living areas, for example, will have as much appeal with the young family as it does with those with adult children and grandchildren, while the intelligent design of the huge four-car garage (with bedroom/home office access and plumbing provisions) makes it possible to convert the space into functional living quarters for extended family members or create a substantial-sized home office for your home business. The careful consideration that went into designing the indoor solar-heated swimming pool has made it maintenance free, and the fact that you have an excellent view of the pool area from the open-plan kitchen area and family living means you can keep a safe eye on the kids at all times. When you're not hosting pool parties, relax and unwind in front of the gas log fireplace in the peaceful formal lounge/dining area, or venture out onto the large balcony to soak up the northeast-facing view with a glass of wine in hand - perhaps from the vintage born in the Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz vineyard that enjoys pride of place in the budding winemaker's dream backyard. The excellent sense of space afforded to the large kitchen (island bench, abundant storage and quality stainless steel appliances) makes preparing meals for a growing family a whole lot easier, while zoned living sees a very large laundry, fully-tiled family spa bathroom and three spacious bedrooms (excellent master with fully-tiled ensuite, built-in robes and pool access) tucked away on a private wing. Set inside the East Doncaster Secondary College catchment area, this much-loved home features ducted vacuum, slab heating, evaporative cooling, LED lighting, storage shed, handyman shed and side lane access that brings you within a two-minute stroll of Tunstall Square shops and cafes and city-bound bus services. The Eastern Freeway, well-regarded schools, Westfield Shoppingtown and numerous parks are also only minutes away.