370 Gilbert Road

Preston VIC 3072

Passionate gourmets will delight in the vast open plan kitchen / dining area that has always been the heart of this home. Featuring decorative ceilings and German crafted timber cabinetry that s built to last, this extremely functional workspace has ample storage and bench space and is as good to look at as it is to work in.
Views across the large backyard reveal a haven for green thumbs, with bountiful fruit trees making a beautiful backdrop to organic vegetable beds in which to grow your seasonal produce. A separate potting shed / hothouse and garden shed complete the picture, and with plenty of space still to spare the avid entertainer is surely just waiting to stamp their own mark on the indoor-outdoor alfresco zone to create the contemporary beauty of their dreams.
In the meantime enjoy the charm of the sun-kissed lounge with its elegant rendered feature wall, and delight in the extra magnificence afforded by the pure craftsmanship of custom leadlight cabinetry enclosing a bay shelving arrangement ideally sized to house your cd, dvd and ornament collection. With a calming outlook onto lush green palms that frame the outdoor zen-space, this room is a perfect match between charisma and modern perfection and can also be sealed in complete privacy to offer a peaceful and private sanctuary in the heart of the home.
This is a rare opportunity that will surely impress sophisticated buyers and the growing family with an eye for detail, who recognise and appreciate the love, comfort and warmth exuded by this quality family home, especially with regards to the inviting bedrooms three of them with built-in robes and illuminated by large windows. Zoned away from the main living areas and currently serviced by a fully tiled central bathroom with spabath, these retreats will delight you with their sense of space, ample storage and peacefulness.
A relaxed ambience effortlessly extends through the home, with its free-flowing floor plan taking you from zoned living to bedroom retreats and onwards to the sizeable fourth bedroom and adjoining study at the front of the home.
This stylishly sophisticated space boasts a private entry showcasing a spectacular double-glazed full glass leadlight door, magnificent third bay window with underbench storage, separate power, split system heating and cooling, full room-width mirroring and hidden plumbing connections should your vision entail the desire for a revamp into a master bedroom or guest quarters with full ensuite and walk in robe. Ideally set up for a home business, the savvy entrepreneur may wish instead to blend the convenience of an impressive residence with a unique fully lockable studio and adjoining clever home office and thus afford themselves the ultimate work at home experience.
Astute investors will recognise the potential of location, land size and zoning, and rental benefits afforded by a substantial, beautifully presented house with immediate move-in potential. Standing on a large 604sqm (approx.) allotment in a superb central location, Gilbert Road trams and bus lines stop right at the door, the property is within walking distance of Preston West Primary School, St Raphael s Primary School and Preston TAFE and offers seamless access to almost anywhere, including the nearby iconic Preston Market, Preston train station, High Street shops, trendy eateries and supermarkets. There s also the attractive option of developing (STCA), now or in the future.
Naturally a magnificent residence such as this also offers all the expected modern comforts: ducted heating, ducted vacuum, multiple split-system heating and cooling units, security alarm and off-street parking for three cars.
This residence has proven itself to be a master of change over the years, flawlessly transforming itself to the dreams, wishes and requirements of past owners. Let your vision explore the options and your heart guide you to where you take it next...