A premium opportunity on a tremendous footprint of approximately 585sqm of prime real estate, located in this sought-after family-friendly neighborhood surrounded by shops, services, and transport, this brick family home offers great bones and a blank canvas for those looking for a renovation project, with scope to redevelop or even rebuild (STCA). The expansive block houses an impressive family residence, featuring five bedrooms all with built-in robes, a vast open-plan living and dining space, and an adjoining original kitchen. A full-sized family bathroom, and bonus separate laundry with a powder room, combine to offer immediate comfort and a superb start to creating your dream home by way of a full refurbishment, or basic cosmetic enhancements. The space lends itself to your personal style, and renovation flair and is limited only by your imagination. Natural sunlight beams through from the huge picture windows and established gardens outside offer a timber entertaining deck, garden shed, vegetable garden, and ample storage options. Plenty of off-street parking and secure fencing round out this attractive package. What elevates this family home is not only the internal space and versatile floorplan, is the solid structure from which to work. The location is unparalleled, being zoned for Thornbury High School and Charles La Trobe P – 12 College, and a short work to local village shopping. A five-minute drive to Austin Hospital and Heidelberg train station and well serviced by bus routes along Oriel Road. Enjoy nature and green space at nearby Malahang Reserve, and surrounding Darebin Creek Forest Park with its beautiful walking and cycling trails. Enjoy the convenience of a short drive to Northland Shopping Centre.