1 School Walk, Croydon South, Vic 3136

With its stylish renovations, sensational all-seasons entertaining and superb park-facing position, this Gateway Estate residence is set up and situated to provide an enviable family lifestyle.

Enveloped by manicured gardens, the home radiates sophistication with its rendered, stacked stone-cladded exterior, and decked porch that ushers you into its inviting interior. Beautifully modernised spaces graced with fresh paint, upgraded flooring, lighting and doors await within, creating a comfortable environment that brims with style. There are separate zones for unwinding and dining, including a front lounge room with built-in cabinetry and picturesque park vistas, and a family meals area that is overlooked by a sleek centrepiece kitchen with Blanco stainless steel cooking appliances, a new Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, plentiful storage, including a pull-out condiments cupboard, and a long breakfast bar. Open the sliding door and the transition to entertaining is effortlessly achieved beneath the massive alfresco, which can be mostly enclosed with PVC sliding panels. Here, gathering with family and friends will be a pleasure regardless of the weather, and a watchful eye can be kept on children and pets as they play in the large beyond, complete with a firepit area. For a restful night's sleep, there are three well-placed bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The front master suite has a walk-in wardrobe and a chic ensuite. The two rear bedrooms share the use of a matching-style family bathroom and a separate toilet.

Further features that complement this residence include a well fitted-out laundry with generous storage, a new app-controlled ducted heating system, evaporative cooling, a shed, clothesline, a double carport plus double-gated rear access, perfect for trailer storage.

Its idyllic estate position is within walking distance to parks, trails, the 737 bus stop, Merrindale shops and eateries. It is also an easy commute to primary and secondary schools, childcare and shopping centres, recreational facilities, Swinburne TAFE and central Croydon's terrific amenities.