18 Belvedere Drive, MONTROSE

Sunny afternoons might find friends gathered around a long table, kids claiming the fully fenced lawn or multipurpose room as their own, the caravan packed and ready in its secure bay, and someone disappearing to the workshop to finish a project. Inside, timber floors, generous living zones and stacker doors opened wide to the fresh air keep everyone connected without crowding each other. Comprehensively renovated, this Montrose home pairs the strong bones and architectural confidence of its era with a crisp contemporary finish and the flexibility to adapt beautifully to real family life.

Creating a social hub, the generous kitchen and meals zone is designed for gathering. A 900mm Smeg freestanding cooker with gas cooktop and electric oven, dishwasher, plentiful storage and bench space make everyday cooking and entertaining easy, while there is ample room for a substantial communal dining table where breakfasts, homework, shared platters and long family dinners can all comfortably unfold. The nearby laundry is cleverly positioned to double as a butler’s pantry or appliance zone, keeping the main kitchen streamlined while adding valuable storage.