Enjoying acres of open parkland in the place of a front neighbour, this exceedingly spacious, endlessly practical, and altogether exceptional residence delivers executive-calibre living for the large and growing family. With the best yard imaginable right across the road, the home’s cleverly worked interior offers a wealth of space to make entertaining effortless. A feature raked ceiling and series of skylights add depth and airiness to a free-flowing lower level, with fireside living and open dining areas adjoining a first-class kitchen boasting swathes of stone, upscale Fisher & Paykel appliances, and a butler’s pantry. With stacker glass transforming the space into an indoor-outdoor entertainer’s dream, café blinds bring all-weather usability to an alfresco barbecue kitchen, while delightful sun covers a low-maintenance backyard.

•Executive-calibre residence with uninterrupted frontage to Buckley Park

•Four large bedrooms, two luxe bathrooms, and multiple living areas

•Ground-floor entertainer’s suite spanning inside and out

•Two-car garage, excellent storage, heating/cooling, an extra WC, and gas fireplace

•Close to elite schools, cafés, restaurants, nature trails, city trams, and freeways Offering welcomed flexibility by giving teenagers their own space to claim, a first-floor retreat and balcony take in sweeping park views, while a chic bathroom with twin basins, a soaker bath, and separate powder room joins walk-in robes in serving bedrooms two, three, and four. Augmented by an oversized dressing room and dual-basin ensuite, a magnificent top-floor master’s nature and sunrise vistas are a delight to wake to, while the abode’s other highlights include comprehensive heating/cooling, sheer curtains, a ducted vacuum, ground-floor powder room, alarm, video intercom, full-size laundry, double garage with a storeroom, and gas-log fire for warm winter nights. Seconds to the local playground and tennis, football, and cricket clubs, it’s just steps to Keilor Road’s shopping, cuisine, and 59 Tram passing North Essendon Village and Puckle Street en route to the CBD, while near freeways, DFO, the Maribyrnong River, and esteemed private schools in PEGS, St Bernard’s, Lowther Hall, Ave Maria, and St Columba’s.