If Home Is Where The Heart Is, Then It Is Here Masterfully renovated to blend the character of its period past with the very best modern living has to offer, this picturesque 2nd-owner family home has the appeal of the prestigious Oakland Drive precinct but in a more convenient location.Fully landscaped grounds featuring lush green expansive lawns with a mix of traditional and modern plants are park-like in presentation, offering the perfect complement to the home's cute Surrey Hills-type weatherboard facade that's a reminder of its 1940s character. Venture inside and be prepared to have your breath taken away by a split-level floorplan that's a celebration of Warrandyte living with a modern twist.Three separate living zones are on hand to provide a practical and functional approach to daily family life on this exquisite 1,870sqm (approx.) allotment; LED lighting throughout, refrigerated cooling, gas ducted heating, ceiling fans and ducted vacuum also presents the modern comforts today's lifestyle demands.Enjoy your afternoon tea break out on the charming front verandah, dressed with fragrant Jasmine and positioned to enjoy a peaceful outlook across the enclosed front lawn where the kids can play kick-to-kick. And during cooler periods, throw some logs into the wood fire heater, which is set against a red brick chimney and delivers plenty of warmth to the formal lounge and dining arrangement.If the front half of the home is all about the charm of a bygone era, then the rear captures the very essence of modern living. Nestled beneath a soaring vaulted ceiling is the home's piece de resistance, that being a spectacular open-plan setting that effortlessly unites via bi-fold doors with a five-star entertaining area, which features a private fully-tiled, solar/gas-heated and saltwater-chlorinated swimming pool (with spa and in-floor cleaning) and large decking area for your sunbeds.Gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances and large walk-in pantry will see you cooking in style, while a separate rumpus zoned off the open-plan living offers the teenagers of the household with the private retreat they crave.Bedrooms are of generous proportions (Master with walk-in robes, modern ensuite and front verandah access) and comfortably cater for a large family, while the presence of a contemporary family bathroom with a spa bath, polished timber floorboards underfoot, abundant natural light, double-hung windows, French doors, double garage, double carport, high fences with automatic front gates, 3kW solar panels, 5,000-litre water tank (approx.) plus a second 3,000-litre water tank (approx.) connected to flush the powder room and Master ensuite toilets is sure to add further delight.This marvelous home also offers convenience at every turn, with local Warrandyte shops, Andersons Creek Primary School, bus services, parks and sports facilities all within walking distance.Photo ID Required