43 McGregor Street, Fairfield VIC 3078

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 3

Description: Embracing approx. 780sqm in breathtaking garden surrounds, this magnificent period home captures the essence of family living at its best. Blending heritage splendour, modern functionality and sustainable design with a masterful extension, the versatile layout boasts vast dimensions, deluxe indoor-outdoor entertaining and city views from its tranquil setting. Immediately welcoming, it presents a private inner-city sanctuary within leisurely strolling distance of cosmopolitan Fairfield Village. Set on a quiet street with a leafy outlook from each room, the gracious restored façade reveals three generous north-facing bedrooms all with custom built-ins, ornate ceilings and leadlight windows, serviced by a bright central bathroom. Hardwood floors flow into a large central living zone, an enormous family and dining area with a wood-burning fireplace, and an immaculate timber kitchen with quality fixtures (oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher) and extensive cabinetry. Nearby is a 2nd limestone bathroom and separate rumpus room that overlooks the pool and outdoor areas as well as providing internal access to the double car garage. The light-filled first floor accommodates a huge parents' retreat with a wall of built-ins, a lavish ensuite with a shower and spa bath along with a large balcony that enjoys city views and overlooks the secluded setting, abundant with native birdlife. Beyond sliding glass doors is a marvellous undercover deck, perfect for summer entertaining, which leads to a sun-dappled terrace and child-friendly backyard framed by stunning mature gardens. Also outside is a glorious solar-heated pool and separate studio or home office with additional extended verandah opening to the pool. Other important features include is a separate laundry, optional keyless entry, an alarm, solar electricity, ducted gas heating, reverse cycle a/c, under-stair storage, garden irrigation, a garden shed, an automatic double garage with internal access and roof storage, plus two extra off-street car spaces. This fantastic home is also placed walking distance to Fairfield Station, Darebin Parklands, Northcote Aquatic Centre, Yarra River attractions and Fairfield Primary School (zoned), and moments from elite private schools.