118 McCracken Street, Essendon

Uncompromising quality, effortless functionality, and exceptional proportions define this landmark home - standing proudly as one of magnificent Mar Lodge's finest family homes. A true Essendon icon, eminent McCracken Street frames a captivating façade with horseshoe driveway, revealing an interior rich with flair and sophistication. A double-sided gas fire parts peaceful living and family areas, with expanses of glass framing green outlooks. Its calibre of appointment second to none, a luxe kitchen's Siemens and Fisher & Paykel appliances span a fully integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, pair of ovens, induction cooktop, and in-built coffee machine, accompanied by sleek stone benches, profuse cabinetry, and a combined butler's pantry/laundry. Hitting its stride come time to host, an oversized alfresco's louvres ensure year-round usability, while a vast, lush backyard, perfect for children to kick a ball and burn off energy, enjoys direct access to Thompson Reserve. The plan's extraordinary focal point, a heated in-ground pool sits centre-stage in an expansive entertainer's pavilion, with a full northern wall of bifold glass and completely retractable roof meaning the area is unrivalled as a warm-weather retreat. A lavish bathroom and generous, robe-lined fifth bedroom flank a sun-soaked lounge and recreation room, with areas equally ideal as workspaces, studios, added living zones, or accommodation for visiting family. Offering the welcomed option of one-level living, a sumptuous lower master with walk-through robe and elegant ensuite neighbours a quiet fourth bedroom/nursery, while extensive robe space, sweeping views, and a skylit bathroom with spa bath serve second-storey guest and third bedrooms. With an upstairs lounge delivering separation for teenagers, highlights include a triple-car garage, driveway parking for several vehicles, Velux skylights, CCTV, ducted vacuum, and a downstairs powder room. An aspirational standard of luxury is matched by immediacy to countless allures, with Buckley Park playground and ovals, revered public and private schools, Keilor Road and North Essendon Village shops, cafés, and restaurants, arterial freeway/tollways, the blissful Maribyrnong River, city-bound 59 tram, and Essendon/Glenbervie Stations all a matter of moments away. Please Note: Garden maintenance is included on a monthly basis (cutting of grass only). Pool equipment will be provided, the renter is therefore responsible for maintaining and cleaning the pool. NB: As this property may be located in an area where car parking is at a premium, please make your own enquiries with the municipal council to determine if a resident parking permit is required for on street car parking.