Ideally located in a tree-lined side street just a short walk to the charming North Balwyn Village, this updated classic gem is sure to impress. With large bedrooms, two bathrooms and two separate living areas, this secure spacious home offers easy access to the area's best schools, parks, public transport and freeway. It boasts a flexible, family-friendly floor plan ideal for contemporary living that allows for four bedrooms or three bedrooms plus study. Surrounded by some of the area's most prestigious houses, it features stunning original floorboards and period details such as plaster moulding and cornices in the front rooms. Sited on a generous 650 square metre approximate allotment, it boasts a solid timber kitchen with plenty of storage and a breakfast bar flowing seamlessly to an expansive family living and dining area with access to the peaceful grassy rear garden. A separate lounge at the front of the house offers an additional entertaining, home office or relaxation option. The spacious family bathroom has a separate bath and shower and is complemented by a second shower and powder room. With split system heating and cooling, large separate laundry, lock-up garage and store room, gated driveway, water tank and room for additional parking. Zoned for Kew High School and Balwyn North Primary School. Land: 15.24 metres x 42.67 metres / 650 square metres approximately.