Cleverly designed and instantly inviting with its 7-star energy rating, this five-bedroom family home is in the prestigious Insignia Estate and has an abundance of features that exude quality.

The spacious and open kitchen/meals/living area takes full advantage of the northerly aspect, with oak timber floorboards, 900 millimetre Electrolux appliances, stone benches incorporating a breakfast bench and an enormous walk-in pantry.

The second living area/rumpus room has built-in cabinetry central to three of the five bedrooms, and a large main bathroom with bath, shower and double vanities with separate powder room.

The master bedroom boasts a large and fully fitted out walk-in robe and sophisticated ensuite with stone finishes, double shower and vanities, plus a separate toilet.

The home features a sensational outdoor entertaining area with open wood fire and automatic weather blinds, making it the perfect area for entertaining all year round.

Further features of this sensational home include a large laundry with drying cupboard, a home hair salon (could be converted into additional storage), a gas log fire to main living, zoned central heating and refrigerated cooling, double glazed and Velux roof windows, internal and external ceiling speaker system, plus a double lock-up garage with direct access and remote.

Set on a 448 square metre allotment with fully landscaped gardens and automatic watering system, it has easy access to Prince of Wales Park, linking you through to Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens. Offering the very best of golf course living, Insignia is also close to top schools, Lake Wendouree and Ballarat's CBD.

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