This grand family home sits on a spacious corner allotment amongst manicured, low maintenance gardens and lawn. Its solid brick, two-story facade conveys a subtle opulence complimented by private balconies to the upper level. Indoors is wonderfully rustic and textural with exposed beams and brick work, raked ceilings, timber panelling and slate floors. The expansive open planned nature of the downstairs living environment carries these strong design features well. Downstairs is a well-lit and versatile space, dedicated to living, dining, relaxing and entertaining. The roomy floor plan flows around a central stair case. The kitchen offers electric cooking technology including St George wall oven and grill, bench top hobs and a copper Robinhood range hood. Ample work surfaces, a double sink and large pantry are optimal for family catering. Adjoining is a formal dining space with Rinnai gas heater and picturesque bay window providing garden views. In the other direction, the kitchen flows through glass doors to the undercover alfresco space, or to the informal living zone with cosy gas log fire. Step up to another spacious living zone with solid built-in bar and dual glass sliders accessing the alfresco. Conjuring thoughts of summer parties, birthdays and family Christmas gatherings, this bar area allows grand scale entertaining. A more formal lounge space, with a large picture window, takes pride of place at the front of the home. The open planned nature of this level makes it easy to keep an eye on young children and gives everyone plenty of space to spread out and relax. A shower room with vanity, the laundry, separate toilet and backyard access complete this liveable level. The central stair case with elegant balustrade hides a useful storage space and ducted vacuum unit in its footings. The landing on level two wraps around forming a semi-mezzanine and provides access to two bedrooms, each with robes and private balconies. The master bedroom boasts a large robe and concertina doors to another spacious living space/parents retreat complete with another private balcony. The step-up corner spa bath is a highlight in the posh central bathroom, also boasting shower over bath and vanity. The toilet is separate. Ducted reverse cycle AC, Rinnai gas heater and plush carpet ensure absolute comfort on this level. The protected alfresco comes complete with built-in BBQ and faces north for year round use. Boasting multiple accesses to the homes social centre, it also has vision over the backyard. Child and pet friendly, the yard features; a fragrant rose garden, large raised vegetable garden, garden shed, 1000L rain water tank and single roller-door access from the double lock-up garage. Bask in the stunning sunsets visible from this immaculately kept, old Ocean Grove address. View today!