68 Spencer Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

A captivating '20s bungalow among the most coveted Essendon enclaves of Mar Lodge, this beautiful residence is a depiction of period elegance, adapted for modern-day family luxury.
Set beyond a white-picket fence, flourishing flora, and leadlight windows, an endlessly charismatic interior displays an array of impeccable detail, with soaring elaborate ceilings throughout and elevated by the allure of period elegance, in its original section. Lined with polished hardwood floorboards, the broad entry hallway ensures streamlined flow to the sun-splashed north facing living zones. Illuminated by Il Finale designer pendants, a magnificent marble island serves as a striking centrepiece to the impeccable main living area, with an inspired kitchen boasting soft-close cabinetry, upscale Oliveri tapware, a sizeable butler's pantry with Zip Tap, integrated Miele appliances and integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer.

• Bespoke blend of period charisma and contemporary excellence in prestigious Mar Lodge
• Four spacious bedrooms, two chic bathrooms, and extensive storage throughout
• A series of exceptional living and entertaining domains both inside and out
• A magnificent kitchen with marble island, butler's pantry, and suite of exceptional appointments
• Moments from revered schools, pristine parks, lifestyle hubs, and transport

Flanked by a considerable formal retreat and family zones, a bright and spacious family/dining area spills into a remarkable, north-facing outdoor domain, with a broad barbecue alfresco, glistening self-cleaning saltwater pool, basketball half court, open-air lounge, and abundance of play space delivering a warm-weather social sanctuary. Equally adept come wintertime, a serene front living space with an intricate wood fireplace makes for warm and cosy evenings in the company of friends, while a dedicated study provides a perfect base for today's professional. Class-leading Brodware tapware, exquisite tiles, tall standing heated towel ladder and stone-top vanities grace a lavish central bathroom and master ensuite, accompanied by an oversized dressing room to main bedroom and three generous built-in robes to guests.
A beacon of class, sophistication, and era-melding excellence, highlights include HikVision security, ceiling-integrated Bose audio, ducted vacuum, extensive storage, ducted dual electricity/gas heating, refrigerated cooling, self-chlorinating solar heated pool, a large laundry with ample storage, secure garage, and large additional carport space allowing four off-street car parking.

Within easy reach of Moonee Valley's famed colleges and grammar schools, it's metres from the verve of Keilor Road's culinary and shopping scenes, North Essendon Village, Buckley Park sporting facilities, and city-bound 59 trams, while DFO, CityLink, and the Maribyrnong River sit moments away.