8 Francis Crescent Glen Iris

The picturesque exterior of this charming c1922 period residence creates an appealing first impression matched by interior spaces that have been brilliantly extended and renovated to offer outstanding family flexibility in a prized location near Gardiner's Creek, Ashburton Village, Darling and Glen Iris stations, schools, sports grounds, Malvern golf course, East Malvern tennis club and freeway access.

Beyond the period façade, a streamlined contemporary architect designed interior awaits featuring vast expanses of glass and Brushbox timber floors. The ultra wide central hall introduces a sensational formal dining or media room, a superb gourmet kitchen boasting stone benches and servery window to a BBQ deck and the expansively proportioned living and dining room with open fireplace. The living areas open completely through huge glass siders to a private landscaped garden with covered al fresco dining deck. The main bedroom with stylish en-suite/bathroom and walk in robe is serenely positioned downstairs opposite a study or 4th bedroom with open fireplace. A versatile children's zone upstairs comprises two double bedrooms with built in robes, a chic bathroom and large retreat or potential extra bedrooms.

An impressive family domain, it also includes alarm, laundry, storage and 2 car-spaces.