69 Oakdean Boulevard, Ocean GroveVIC3226

Creatively enhanced in recent times, this beautiful three-bedroom family home with a separate multi-use studio and thoughtfully-designed landscaping feels welcoming from the moment you step in the front door. With open, comfortable living quarters, renovated bathrooms and laundry, and a fantastic undercover alfresco with an outlook to abundant garden beds, this private home is ideal for those seeking relaxed coastal living in a convenient location.

Kids will love the sunny backyard, with its stylish elevated cubby house, sandpit and mud kitchen (easily transformed into a chicken coup), concealed basketball hoop and spacious lawned area. Adults can relax around the firepit after an evening dining on the grapevine-adorned alfresco, with silver birches and colourful cottage gardens creating a pleasant backdrop to the scene. A succulent garden provides an attractive outlook from the third bedroom and ornamental pears and a fernery create shade and privacy along the eastern boundary.

The stand-alone studio is divided into two. With lofty ceilings and plenty of light and storage, the northern half is well suited to being used as an art studio/home office/guest bedroom, while the half to the south is more of a ‘man cave’ with a mezzanine level and workshop. Each enjoys garden views. There’s also a double garage with internal access, in-built storage and a rear roller door to the backyard. Double side gates allow secure storage of a trailer or small boat if required.

The home’s master bedroom comes with a walk-in robe, a bright, renovated ensuite, a leafy green outlook and tinted windows for privacy. Remaining bedrooms are in a separate wing to the rear of the home and are serviced by the neat main bathroom with bath. Open-plan living includes designated areas for dining, relaxing and cooking - the central kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including a Smeg oven - and climate control is via ducted gas heating and a Samsung split system air conditioner.

This is a cheerful, versatile family home in a handy location close to shops, parks, schools and sports and just a short drive to the beach.