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Abutting Sycamore Reserve, this impressive residence’s verdant setting will appeal to those who enjoy leafy living within moments of services such as buses, RMIT University, Metropolitan Ring Road and a shopping centre.

On about 689 square metres, the four-bedroom property also caters for entertaining on a grand scale and child-friendly activities in the backyard.

While lorikeets converse in the gum trees of the neighbouring reserve, new owners can host a gathering in the vast pergola area which has a brick pizza oven and a 10-person spa.

Kids can play basketball on the asphalt area and there’s plenty of space for a trampoline or cubby house. Pets can also roam around in the secure backyard.

In the cooler months, entertaining inside is no problem.

There’s an inviting lounge room (with front garden views) that leads to the rumpus room – with a bar – that links to the outdoor entertainment area. Leading from the rumpus room, there’s a fourth bedroom that could also be a home office as it’s away from other bedrooms.

Cooking for guests is made easy in the bright kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, plenty of cupboard space and large pantry – and lively conversation can be then enjoyed in the adjoining meals area.

A children’s wing has two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes; a family bathroom with decorative timber vanity unit; the toilet is separate. The lovely main bedroom is zoned for peace and privacy and includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

Extra perks are ducted heating and cooling, alarm, shed and a double garage with rear access.

St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Mill Park medical centre, Mill Park Secondary College, and Lalor train station are nearby.

… … Angela Allan