147 Booran Road, Caulfield South

Set back in a designer landscape, this captivating 3 bedroom + study 1.5 bathroom Californian Bungalow (c1920) on 689sqm (approx.) has a beautiful soul for family entertaining. An original bank manager's home notable for its gorgeous façade with its full length deck verandah, higher than normal ceilings for its time and superb proportions, this light and airy charmer enjoys a double leadlight door entry to a wide foyer with amazing timber fretwork, a sun-drenched family room with raked ceiling, a modern kitchen (Bosch cooking appliances, a Smeg dishwasher and 2 pantries), a charming dining area, 3 large bedrooms (robes, main with fireplace), a private study, a timeless bathroom and laundry with 2nd toilet. Two sets of double doors open onto the beautiful alfresco areas including an exquisite paved alfresco area with a conservatory feel, a fabulous shaded deck and a converted carport that's a great place for kids to play on mod-grass and with a blackboard to inspire creativity. The west-facing rear garden has level lawn to kick a ball and there's a vintage brick workshop/garage that's a perfect place to convert into a home office. Enchanting with its Western Australian Karri pine floorboards, high ornately strapped ceilings, picture rails, leadlights and deep sills, this awe-inspiring home has scope to make it your own, complete with gas heating, R/C air conditioning, instant hot water, attic storage, 5000 litre water tank under the front lawn, smart fully automated irrigation system, a garden shed and an auto gate to secure parking. In the Caulfield South Primary School zone, metres to Mr Brightside café, Marara Road Reserve and the fun-filled Booran Reserve, walk to Glen Huntly station, Glen Huntly Village and E.E. Gunn Reserve.