Nestled in a sought after central pocket of Lane Cove, this single level c1931 Californian bungalow with a double brick construction and wide 15.24m frontage is filled with character. Well presented with three bedrooms, formal living and a large alfresco entertaining deck. This idyllic family home offers future scope (STCA) to further develop, add another level or knock down and rebuild your dream sanctuary. Featuring timeless character elements such as high ornate ceilings, original vintage doorknobs and timber flooring throughout and the contemporary stone kitchen is equipped with high end appliances. A large, child-friendly backyard is framed by trees and shrubs and finished with a cubby house and swing set, with room for a pool (STCA) if desired. A solid retreat, this home is perfectly livable as is, with a lock up garage and gas heating, and sits within the Mowbray Public and Hunters Hill High School catchments. Just 250m walk to express CBD buses with only one stop to the city. This outstandingly central home is a 950m stroll to Lane Cove Shopping Village and just 2.7km to Chatswood. It is also within easy reach of the Macquarie Centre and Top Ryde.