Less than 100m from Salmon Reserve, this reimagined Bungalow strikes an inspired balance between classical and modern, bringing sun-drenched luxury with entertaining capabilities to an address of true exclusivity.

Wrapped in greenery and full of expression to be as endearing today as on the day it was built, the transformed residence offers a dream environment for a family to make its own. A master with a walk-in robe and chic and ensuite, sizeable guest room, fireside lounge with a bow-window outlook, and formal dining area compose a relaxing front section, flowing through steel-frame glass doors to a rear domain shaped around hospitality. Stone benchtops, a Zip Tap, skylit butler's pantry, and full Miele appliance suite ensure the kitchen can handle any occasion, while a bespoke timber dining table, fireplace, and natural light prove ideal complements to an open family space.

Electric sliding doors blur the lines between inside and out, revealing a backyard with flourishing blossoms, all-day sun, welcomed privacy, and a solar/gas-heated pool and spa weaving a resort atmosphere into everyday life. Partitioned from the rest of the double garage while still usable for a second car, a fully equipped pool house is perfect for poolside drinks, catching the big game, or taking a break from the summertime sun, while lofted above, a self-contained studio is a brilliant office, teenager's retreat, or potential fifth bedroom.

The home's sumptuous upper level features robe-lined third and fourth bedrooms, a luxe bathroom with a bathtub, and balcony capturing sunrise colours, while other highlights include comprehensive heating/cooling, ample storage, plush carpets, timber floorboards, a large laundry, internal and pool-serving powder rooms, automated blinds, and driveway space for a boat, trailer, and several cars. Zoned for Strathmore Secondary while near the elite private schools Essendon is famous for, it's only footsteps to village shops, cafés, and restaurants, Coles, Glenbervie Station, and the 59 Tram bound for Puckle Street, Parkville, and the CBD, with freeways close by to streamline cross-town commutes.