This classic Californian bungalow (c1920) featuring a full brick double storey extension at the rear is offered for the first time in 46 years and set on a quiet tree-lined street just 800m to revitalised Artarmon village and the station. Introduced by a welcoming front verandah and original leadlight windows, the home has been exceptionally well-cared for and sympathetically enhanced to maintain modern appeal whilst remaining rich in traditional charm and timeless architectural beauty. Formal and open plan lounge and dining areas provide relaxed spaces for family life and entertaining, with the main living flowing to a covered balcony providing gorgeous outlooks above the garden to the surrounding treescape. The kitchen is spacious and tastefully contemporary, featuring all-Miele appliances including a dishwasher, elegant stone benchtops and a generous amount of storage. A flexible floorplan is among the most notable aspects of this desirable home with four dedicated bedrooms, including master with ensuite, plus a large rumpus/home office downstairs with a laundry and additional bathroom. This area would make an ideal teenager or grandparents' retreat and has both separate entry and internal access. Meanwhile, the lawns and gardens are a delight for entertaining and back directly onto a community garden at the rear. This in turn leads through to Artarmon Parklands and the Cordia Way pedestrian/cycle path to Middle Harbour and North Sydney, combining to create an outdoor lifestyle with superb privacy and serene leafy views. A haven of peace and privacy yet wonderfully convenient, its sought-after position enjoys close proximity to Chatswood CBD, excellent schools and bus/rail transport, and is just two sets of traffic lights into the city. • On approx. 695.6sqm in a family neighbourhood • High ceilings featuring decorative plasterwork • Picture rails and beautiful leadlight windows • Multiple bay windows with bench seating • Plantation shutters and polished floorboards • Gas central heating and ceiling fans • Modern kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops • Miele oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher • Dining balcony enjoys a scenic leafy outlook • Stairs from balcony down into the garden • Lower ground retreat/5th bed with side entry • Retreat has laundry and its own bathroom • Master bed with split system air conditioner • Main bathroom incl. separate bath and shower • Large custom vanity featuring double basins • Generous storage areas throughout the home • Under house storage with internal access • Rinnai Infinity gas hot water system • Rear garden privately screened by greenery • Paved garden terrace for alfresco entertaining • Off-street parking for two cars • 800m Artarmon village shops, cafes and station • Catchment for Artarmon Public School (850m) • Also zoned for Willoughby Girls, Chatswood High • 1.4km to the facilities of Willoughby Leisure Centre • Easy access to Willoughby/Crows Nest eateries • 2.0km from Chatswood CBD, rail and the Metro * All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable, however we cannot guarantee or give any warranty to the information provided. Looking for a home loan? Contact Loan Market's Matt Clayton, our preferred broker. He doesn't work for the banks, he works for you. Call him on 0414 877 333 or visit loanmarket.com.au/lower-north-shore For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact John McManus 0425 231 131.