11 Gilbert Grove

Bentleigh VIC 3204

650 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

A step back in time on a prized corner

First time offered since built in 1938, this character rich three bedroom clinker brick treasure sits on 650m2 approx. on the corner of Anstee Grove, making it a superb home for restoration and reinvention, or a site for subdivision; subject to council approval. Charmed with bowed arches, high ceilings, Art Deco cornices and warm timber detail, this captivating solid brick home enjoys a brick porch leading to a wrought iron/timber entrance door, two large bedrooms with robes, double doors to a delightful living room with timber bookshelves either side of the former fireplace mantel, an electric heater, a north facing dining room with leadlight crystal cabinet, a cheery vintage eat in kitchen, a classical bathroom with dual access toilet, and a sun room that creates access to the third bedroom with robes and the laundry. The west facing rear garden shows the incredible space available to extend the home, subdivide or add a pool, complete with a traditional garage and shed. In this coveted pocket, zoned for Bentleigh West Primary School and Brighton Secondary College, walk to Centre Road shopping, cafes and restaurants, the friendly Patterson Road shops, Victory Park, Allnutt Park and Dendy Park.