129 Murray Road

Preston VIC 3072

A welcoming entrance hallway that employs excellent width and height introduces an elegant living room awash with northern sunshine and an adjoining dining room (with open fireplace) separated by original French doors. Stunning Art Deco ceiling panels and cornices, timber window architraves and polished Tasmanian Oak floorboards produce an everlasting warmth, while the large nature of both rooms is a rare treat for a home of this era and therefore makes for very comfortable living.

If the front of the home pays tribute to the home's character of a bygone period, then the six-star rated extension at the rear is a celebration of all that is great about modern living. Designed by Jackie Oro (formerly of Kennedy and Nolan Architects), striking 3m high ceilings accentuate the feeling of space, while full-length double-glazed windows slide open to blend the radiant open-plan living area with the large Spotted Gum undercover deck (with gas mains connection) for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

A modern kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated to complement the home's history and has retained original brickwork, which provides a glimpse into its period soul. Finished with a fabulous walk-in pantry with ample storage and quirkily-coloured benchtops, it's a sight to behold.

A generous back garden with a swing set, neat lawn area and established trees that offer protection against the western sun allows the kids to thrive in a private outdoor space, while green thumbs will appreciate the presence of vegetable boxes, citrus trees (lemon and kaffir lime) and an enclosed area for chickens.

All three bedrooms (with wardrobes) are of generous proportions, while two excellent bathrooms (one with a bath and the other with a walk-in shower) offer family flexibility.

Restumped and rewired, this immediately enjoyable home also features ducted heating, evaporative cooling, solar panels, water tank (with recycled water plumbed for laundry, toilet and garden), attic storage (with pull-down ladder access and lighting), large storage cupboards throughout and off-street parking.

Conveniently located within moments of excellent schools, popular foodie hotspots, Plenty Road trams and bus services that transport you directly to Northland Shopping Centre, Preston Market, Preston train station and Preston's famed High Street strip.