5 Florence Street, Mentone, Vic 3194

With its prime beachside position and enchanting street appeal, this three-four bedroom (study), multi-living zone family home will capture your heart from the moment you arrive. Offered for the first time in 35+ years, this tightly held beauty is located for lifestyle with the beach, bay trail, vibrant village and an array of highly regarded schools all within a gentle stroll. Beyond the captivating clinker brick façade with its classic pitched roof, dormer windows and beautiful garden surrounds, discover a warm, welcoming interior with rich timber accents, decorative ceilings and indoor-outdoor connections at every turn. You'll delight in the generously proportioned formal lounge room with its lovely bay window and open fireplace, together with a large formal dining room and dedicated study. At the social heart is a classic timber kitchen well-equipped with stainless steel appliances and an adjoining space to store your wine collection, overlooking casual open plan family living which extends to a covered alfresco deck and private backyard soaked in northern sunshine. Upstairs is the serene and spacious master ensuite retreat with robes and window seats, while two bedrooms reside downstairs, one with a walk-in robe and private outdoor access. Further highlights include an immaculate family bathroom, ducted heating, multiple split systems, glorious gardens and a double lockup garage with workshop (via Ancona Street.) Occupying an approximate 731m2 corner allotment in this highly sought after pocket, this charming home is mere metres to Mentone Village's popular eateries, supermarkets, bus stops, parks and the train station. In walking distance you'll find Mentone Girls' Grammar, Mentone Grammar, St Bede's and Kilbreda Colleges, along with Mentone Girls' Secondary College and prized zoning for Beaumaris Secondary College.