Supremely picturesque and surprisingly practical, this delightful villa in one of Island Bay's loveliest streets combines sunny indoor-outdoor living with amazing off-street parking and four-car garaging. It's also central to everything iconic and convenient about this sought-after suburb, from shops and cafes to the beach and Empire Cinema. Features include:

- Three to Four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes/storage and timber shutters, including an exceptionally sunny master with views over Island Bay and Berhampore, ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe with attic space
- Exquisite street appeal, from the double-gated picket-fenced garden, with its flat lawn, roses and camellias, to the bullnose veranda from which to watch the sunset
- Choice of living areas: soak up the ambience of the formal lounge, with its decorative ceiling, bay window and magnificent carved mantelpiece, or relax in the double-glazed family room and kitchen with heat pump and adjoining dining room
- Vibrant villa charm, complete with long central hall and matai floorboards
- Wonderful alfresco flow to northeast-facing covered deck for sheltered BBQs that steps out to lawn and garden with spa pool, bespoke hand-made water feature, vegetable beds and emergency water tank
- Discreetly located four-car garage with storeroom, mezzanine storage, sink bench and toilet: perfect for tradesmen, car buffs, hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers

No wonder this love-at-first-sight villa is for sale for the first time in 42 years. If you want to enjoy everything it offers within a bike ride of short drive of the city, don't miss open home viewings.