42 Strickland Road, Parkville

Within a leafy green wedge of inner-city Parkville, this 5-bedroom, 3 bathroom home presents an elusive combination of space, serenity and family flexibility just 4kms from the Melbourne CBD. Generously proportioned throughout, a superbly spacious and light-filled lounge precedes the large kitchen/dining/family room (stone benchtops, stainless-steel appliances & integrated Smeg dishwasher), while a paved pergola area in the private backyard is set up for easy alfresco entertaining. Upstairs accommodates four bedrooms all with BIRs, including a master with a private ensuite, and a large central bathroom. In quiet surrounds well located for lifestyle close to Melbourne Uni, Royal Park, Melbourne Zoo, CityLink, Sydney Rd & Lygon St, it comes complete with a remote-control double garage, ducted heating, study/guest bedroom, entry-level powder/WC, a separate laundry and an alarm system.