This stunningly renovated sixties home with a self-contained studio enjoys an almost secret beachside location, just a block away from the sea on one side and the Patawalonga on the other. Swim every day, feed the ducks, ride your bikes to Brighton and Henley, and stroll to Holdfast Shores and the buzz of Jetty Road. Youll love the lifestyle and the fantastic choice of local schools including Immanuel, Westminster, Sacred Heart and St Peters Woodland.

Sited on a low-maintenance corner block and fronted by a shady veranda and stunning water-wise garden designed by Virginia Kennett, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home doesnt reveal itself all at once. Its only when you step inside that its full spaciousness is revealed.

Spread out, relax and entertain in two beautiful open-plan living areas with a handy servery in between. Formal spaces flow with abundant natural light and polished timber floors, enjoying a manicured frontal aspect and the welcoming ambience of a gas pebble fire, while family spaces feature practical porcelain floor tiles and a designer two-pac and Caesar stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a butlers pantry. Youll always be part of the fun here and can keep an eye on kids at play in the central courtyard where you will also love to entertain in paved privacy.

A semi-enclosed veranda with skylights and overhead heating is just the place for indoor-outdoor play, with a range of units in an adjoining garden room providing handy storage for toys and the foundation for an outdoor kitchen. Clever foresight and planning has also combined study and laundry functions so they fit neatly into a space adjacent the main kitchen. It has also made provision for study areas in two of the king-sized bedrooms which, together with a dazzling original bathroom and luxurious master bedroom suite, make up the family sleeping wing. The master bedroom is really more of a parents retreat, boasting his and hers built-in robes, a gorgeous window seat for private relaxation and pampering spa ensuite that doubles as a powder room when entertaining in the courtyard.

When guests arrive, the detached studio comes into play with everything they need for a pleasant stay. An attached garage and independent access from the side street make it truly self-sufficient, suggesting a range of exciting options from teen retreat and home office, to holiday rental.

And, as if all this werent enough, there are council approved plans for second-storey additions that would provide an additional living space, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Complete with premium built-in storage throughout, split system reverse cycle air conditioning, shark-shield security screens and an auto double garage, making five secure under-cover parks in all; this seaside haven is perfect for your growing family.