56 Durham Street

SOLD By Miles Real Estate. Larger and lighter than expected in a prestigious treelined pocket by parkland, this established five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence provides an ideal Eaglemont introduction for a growing family with its multiple living areas, quality modern enhancements and children-friendly, north-facing rear garden. A classic clinker-brick façade, leafy garden and two carports precede a perfectly spacious interior where a welcoming hallway with polished timber detailing and fluted glass doors reveals warm, well-maintained character throughout a family-focused, two-level layout. A refined setting for everyday relaxation, a great-sized living and dining room with Art Deco-inspired ceiling panels and a solid brick open fireplace, flows to a light-filled family/dining area and a superbly-updated gourmet kitchen featuring Bosch/ASKO stainless-steel appliances, sleek stone benchtops and ample soft-close storage. Two ground-floor bedrooms including a huge main with built-in robes are complemented by a renovated family bathroom (frameless-glass shower, stone-topped vanity and premium Villeroy & Boch in-wall toilet), while first-floor accommodation of three generous bedrooms is centred around a bright north-oriented lounge/retreat and a second bathroom - a fabulous children's wing! Other attributes include a powder room, full-size laundry, ducted heating, split-system air-conditioning, high ceilings, polished hardwood floorboards, and valuable roof storage accessed from the upper level. A lush, private setting framed by established greenery and high fencing, the north-rear garden is an idyllic sanctuary for children, pets and alfresco entertaining coupled with gated driveway access to an oversized lock-up brick garage with fitted storage and workshop space. Just across the street from Albert Jones Reserve and playground, this meticulously-maintained home offers an excellent family lifestyle opportunity with outstanding prospects for state-of-the-art improvement if desired. The blue-chip location offers convenient access to Eaglemont Village cafes and train station, leading schools including Ivanhoe Grammar and Our Lady of Mercy College, vibrant Burgundy Street and Ivanhoe precinct shopping and restaurants, and the Austin and Mercy Hospitals.