Completely secure, this elevated 2-3 bedroom rendered home (plus a large back room) is a low maintenance hideaway with an additional dwelling right on the edge of a popular shopping village. With loads of warmth and space, this heartwarming entertainer features 2 lovely bedrooms (BIRs & fully tiled ensuites), a versatile 3rd bedroom/home office, a timber kitchen with servery into a classic dining room and a relaxed family room with wood heater. The Tuscan inspired rear garden has an elevated pergola, a charming BBQ area and a whole other dwelling featuring a huge entertainment room with cedar lined ceilings, a workshop (sink), a private timber-lined indoor spa with its own bathroom and the ultimate surprise - a circular staircase down to a purpose built cellar built with audio visual outlets – the ultimate entertainer's play den. Retaining its Art Deco ceilings, this well-appointed property is ideal for 2 families or potential AirBNB featuring ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, CCTV cameras, security doors, sensor lighting, plenty of fitted storage auto gate to a carport and parking for at least 4 cars. Backing onto Swain Reserve with potential views from a 2nd storey (STCA), this inviting home has the No 11 tram at your door, 11km to the CBD and is around the corner from Bell Primary School, a short walk to Merri Creek and the train, minutes to Preston Market and fabulous cafes.