12 Hayes Road, Strathmore, VIC 3041

Supremely placed within steps of parkland and vibrant Napier Street, this first-class abode embraces Strathmore's family atmosphere, boasting impressive practicality and credentials as a year-round entertainer.

Beyond swathes of lush greenery, an intelligent plan sprawls across a sizeable, north-facing parcel, afforded effortless flow from front to back by a wide entrance hall. A clever study offers room for two professionals or school-age kids, complementing a versatile upper living room ideal as a teenager's escape. The home's sun-splashed focal point, brilliantly broad family and dining zones adjoin a kitchen fit for the most passionate cook, with a class-leading Falcon cooker, Siemens dishwasher, and butler's pantry joined extensive soft-close cabinetry and granite bench space. A gas-log fire makes for cosy evenings come wintertime, while two sets of French doors reveal a truly remarkable outdoor hospitality retreat. With the entire space kept private by mature box hedges, all-day rays soak an open-air lounge, while a barbecue alfresco with mains-gas and hot/cold water points flanks a substantial pool perfect in the height of summer.

? Expansive, north-facing entertainer primed for family life

? Four large bedrooms, three smart bathrooms, a professional's study, and kids' retreat

? Living/dining/kitchen area spilling into a brilliant yard with pool and barbecue alfresco

? Jarrah floors, solar pool heating, a video intercom, added powder room, and double garage

? Moments to parks, caf?s, restaurants, city transport, and revered public/private schools

Offering ample accommodation for growing families, a considerable upper guest room with walk-in robe and ensuite is accompanied by two large, downstairs kids' rooms and a dual-basin main bathroom, while an oversized walk-in robe and twin-basin ensuite join garden-viewing bay windows in serving a luxe lower master. Its standard of specification second-to-none, highlights include jarrah floors, solar pool heating, a video intercom, full-size laundry, alarm, downstairs powder room, double garage, two additional driveway spaces, and zoning for revered Strathmore Secondary College.

Positioned to indulge in the area's outstanding coffee and cuisine, boutique shopping, and transport options, it's just moments to Woodlands and Alf Pearce Dog Parks, lively Woodlands Street, North Essendon Village, Strathmore Station, CityLink, and a range of elite private schools.