16 Somerset Road, Glen Iris, VIC, 3146, Australia

Nestled in the heart of a family friendly, tree-lined street strolling distance from Hartwell Village, this tightly held three or four bedroom home has only ever been in the hands of two families and delivers a welcoming weatherboard cottage feel, setting a charming standard for street appeal.

Established gardens behind a picket fence and an endearing verandah warmly invite you to enter the home and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle within, revealing hints of times past fused with modern elements; pine flooring, timber fretwork, soaring ceilings, panelling and picture rails blend effortlessly with modern conveniences creating a refined yet calming ambience.

The long entrance hall with storage introduces formal lounge and dining rooms before leading to the open plan living and dining domain with flawless flow to the extensive undercover entertaining deck, offering a spacious and supremely private spot to enjoy the garden vista and birdsong from an array of visiting native birds.

The renovated kitchen expertly curated by Smith and Smith is still under warranty and features stone benchtops, soft close cabinetry, an immense island bench and premium appliances such as an integrated Bosch dishwasher and Ilve electric oven with gas cooktop. All members of the family are comfortably catered for with three spacious bedrooms (BIRs) and a large family bathroom with shower and bath plus a separate toilet.

Natural light flows into every corner of the home and a host of attributes include a laundry with external access, ducted heating, split system heating/air-conditioning, ceiling fans, extensive, lined roof storage, off street parking for multiple vehicles and a large storage shed.

The neighbourhood has unwavering appeal with Coles Local and Hartwell Village within walking distance and Ashburton Village providing an array of local shops, cafes, amenities and gyms. Ferndale, Anniversary and Gardiners Creek trails are a paradise for walkers and cyclists plus Ferndale Park, Back Creek Reserve and ovals are nearby.

Burwood and Hartwell train stations plus buses and Camberwell/Toorak Road trams provide easy access to the city and surrounds and proximity to Camberwell Junction, Citylink/M1 access and Chadstone Shopping Centre will appeal. Numerous kinders, primary and secondary schools are nearby and access to private schools is made easy with multiple transport options. The possibilities for growth are endless on this sizeable allotment.

Shelter Real Estate Agents Glen Iris