8 Don Street, Reservoir, VIC, 3073, Australia

Cabin-in-the-woods whimsy sets this stunning three-bedroom home apart, thanks to a combination of rich and rustic interiors, quality appliances and excellent zoning.

The heart of this home is the expansive living and dining domain, where lofty timber cathedral ceilings, polished floorboards, an epic stone feature wall and fireplace set the scene of a luxury log cabin somewhere in the northern hemisphere. It’s flawlessly integrated with a generous kitchen featuring stainless steel Smeg appliances, full-length pantry and substantial storage and bench space; the entrance to the enclosed front garden for outdoor entertaining; and a timber staircase up to a bright mezzanine area that opens onto an alfresco balcony, complete with city skyline views.

Sequestered away from all this are the three bedrooms, each equipped with built-in robes and ceiling fans, alongside a sparkling bathroom with large spa bath, powder room and laundry with breezy access to the back courtyard and your four-car garage accessible via laneway.

All this sets you up for an exceptional suburban family lifestyle in Melbourne’s north, at just a leisurely stroll to the Banff Street and Gertz Avenue shopping strips, Atkinson and Leslie reserves and the Darebin Creek Trail, the latter of which will lead you to some of the area’s bigger parklands, and a short drive to Reservoir Village, schools and public transport.