16A Woodland Avenue, Mount Eliza.

Filled with light and offering clean contemporary lines with a touch of refinement, this superb architect-designed three-bedroom residence is the perfect way to downsize in Mt Eliza's famed Golden Mile. Close to Canadian Bay Beach, the village and Toorak College and located at the end of a quiet court, the Geoffrey Brown-designed home is ideal for couples or small families with a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area, two bathrooms, easy-care formal gardens and a flexible floorplan with the option of a second living area or third bedroom. French doors open to a paved alfresco terrace and clipped hedge gardens, big picture windows frame garden views and a bright neutral palette adds to the air of quiet and relaxed living in spacious surrounds. With an open fireplace and high-pitched ceilings, the living area flows into a large dining space perfect for hosting family gatherings, while the all-white kitchen boasts an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, stainless steel oven and gas cooktop along with loads of bench and cupboard space. The main bedroom is a brilliant retreat for parents with a lounge and study area, French doors to the rear terrace, built-in robes and a spacious ensuite with walk-in shower. Other features include ducted heating, airconditioning, plantation shutters, a garden irrigation system and a double carport with handy lock-up storage cupboards.