16 Talbot Road, Strathmore

Part of Carrick Lane Residences, a boutique collection designed with a strong sense of community, this architecturally crafted town residence is sharply executed and luxuriously finished for those who expect more than the ordinary. The first floor is where life and entertaining happen. A wide open-plan living and dining domain draws natural light deep into the space, creating a sense of scale that is generous and relaxed. The kitchen has presence. Stone benchtops stretch across warm timber cabinetry, high-end appliances reward those who love to cook, and the island bench draws people in. It works superbly every day and rises to the occasion every time friends are around. Sliding doors open to a balcony with a northern outlook to one side, pulling fresh air and sunshine into the interior and extending the living area outward. Flexibility is built into the layout. A private bedroom with a travertine-tiled bathroom just steps away sits at ground level, while upstairs, two further bedrooms fitted with robes share a second bathroom that carries the same finesse as the one below. Split-system air conditioners, a European laundry and a garage with internal access complete a low-maintenance home finished to an uncompromising standard. Strathmore Station is within walking distance, and CityLink puts the CBD well within reach. Essendon Fields shopping precinct, and the boutiques and cafés of Moonee Ponds Central and Pascoe Vale Road are all close by. Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Cross Keys Reserve offer open spaces for recreation, and the zoning for highly regarded Strathmore Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College makes this a serious proposition for families.