1/63 Hampton Road

Essendon West VIC 3040

Backing onto the Steele Creek Trail as the front residence of just five, this fully renewed prize is a sensation for the family with its wealth of space, cross-level versatility, and placement by the sweeping grounds of St Bernard's College.

This home makes an impression to remember with its polished herringbone parquetry and sun streaming in at all hours. Sunsets over the neighbouring valley are a stunning backdrop for fireside nights and outdoor drinks on a summer evening, while set directly opposite, a wide-open living/dining area steps out to a louvre-top alfresco to comfortably house dozens of guests. A stone-top kitchen is sure to impress the passionate cook, with herringbone-marble splashback tiles the centrepiece among extensive storage, a Haier dishwasher, pair of ovens, gas cooktop, and breakfast bar made for casual meals.

With a dedicated middle-floor office perfect for school-age kids or multiple home professionals - which can be converted back into a bedroom, accommodation offers a family plentiful room to stretch out and grow into. Three bedrooms are joined on a light-filled top storey by a twin-basin, dual-shower ensuite and central bathroom with a spa bath and separate WC, while on a separately accessed ground level, an oversized retreat with a second fireplace and third bathroom proves exceptional as a visitor's suite or base for an older teenager. Repurposed roof space is just as usable as storage or a kids' play area, while a long list of other features includes zoned heating/cooling, stone vanity tops, keypad entry, an alarm, full-size laundry, remote-controlled garage, and open, on-title parking for two more cars.