2/27 Etzel Street

THE DEAL With prestige at every turn and style straight from a magazine, this family statement is nothing but first-class. Add in placement right on the park it's in a league of its own. A deep setback, lush front garden, crazy-paved entrance into high ceilings, oak floors, bespoke joinery. Only the finest appointments, integrated with real care and precision. Reach the sensational rear domain, enjoy an ambiance full of designer flair. Glass doors slide, inside and out merge. Taj Mahal stone for a built-in barbecue. Family Sundays comfortably catered for. Some kitchens look the part this one has the substance to match. Striking stone. Island breakfast bar. Walk-in pantry with a coffee bar. Abundant, custom cabinetry. 900mm oven and induction cooktop, integrated dishwasher all from Smeg. A ground-floor guest room with a walk-in robe and adjoining bathroom for one-level living. Retreat upstairs to give kids their own space. A wealth of storage in bedrooms 3 and 4. Central bathroom with a bathtub. In the master, a dressing room, beauty station, twin-basin ensuite and unforgettable park views a joy to wake to. Plush carpets. Alarm. Video intercom. Electric fireplace. Reverse-cycle heating/cooling. Sheer curtains. Parking for 3 across the driveway and garage. Above all, parkland, sporting facilities and a playground the best backyard a family could ever imagine. All the local cafés within steps. Westfield, LaManna, Keilor Road and freeways moments away. St Christopher's Primary nearby, as are PEGS, St Bernard's and the rest of Essendon's elite schools. SEALS THE DEAL Marmorino plaster and Santorini Gold natural stone for a touch of chic in everyday life.