47 Gilbert Road,

Preston

Completely secure, this elevated 2-3 bedroom 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 bedrooms, built in robes and 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 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. Other features included ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum and parking for at least 3 cars.

Backing onto Swain Reserve, 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.