26 Myrtle Grove, BLACKBURN

Dating back to c1924, this captivating home is a beautiful blend of period charm and modern refinement. Nestled within the prized Bellbird area, the manicured front garden and verandah create a memorable first impression, leading inside where a wide entrance hall featuring Baltic pine floors, eye-catching fretwork and 3-metre decorative ceilings guides you into an elegant lounge room highlighted by an open fire and a gorgeous stained-glass bay-window with a garden outlook. This extends to a formal dining room also with an open fire and access to a tranquil alfresco courtyard.

Step through to an open plan meals area and a fabulous reading nook with a conservatory-style window drenched in warm northerly light all year round; complemented by a gourmet kitchen that will delight avid cooks, boasting quality Bosch appliances, stone benches and never-ending storage. The secluded master bedroom offers a retreat for parents, appointed with dual robes and a period-style ensuite; paired with a home office with external access, three large robed bedrooms and a bright family bathroom.

At the rear, a generous flood-lit sunroom spills onto a wraparound deck and leafy backyard showcasing a resort-style pool and spa with a shallow end for small children to splash around in - offering the perfect setting for alfresco dining, relaxing and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Amongst the highlights are ducted heating, split system air conditioning, large laundry with a shower and toilet that services the pool, irrigation system, garden shed, water tanks and a remote-control garage.

The location is unbeatable, a short walk from Blackburn Creeklands Reserve, Laburnum Station Village, zoned for Box Hill High and a very short distance from popular Blackburn Station Village, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, the Eastern Freeway/Eastlink and major shopping centres.