Beautifully preserved original features merge with elegant contemporary updates to offer sophisticated living, ideal for the modern family. Featuring light-filled spaces, tasteful interiors and quality finishes, its immaculately presented throughout and ready to enjoy. Positioned in a family friendly pocket, surrounded by reserves and sporting grounds, quality primary and secondary schools, a short walk to the Minerva Road shops and cafes, and moments from the Shannon Avenue and Pakington Street strips, local convenience is at your doorstep. Just steps from the local bus stop, less than 10 minutes from the CBD and Ring Road, enjoy relaxed local living with easy access to city amenities.
Set behind a picket fence, the well-preserved character façade presents timeless appeal. In the original section of the home, a formal lounge features an art-deco style mantel, picture rails and decorative cornice, complemented by ambient pendant lighting and plantation shutters, offering a sophisticated space to retreat. The rear of the home transitions to an impressive open plan kitchen, dining and living area, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed timber beams, skylights drawing in natural light, herringbone floors, a woodfire heater for a cosy atmosphere and large glass stackers opening to the north facing deck for a seamless connection with the outdoors. The quality kitchen features a large island, stone benchtops, classic shaker-style cabinetry, a 900mm freestanding oven and cooktop, fully integrated dishwasher, ample bench space and generous storage including a butler's pantry with second sink. Ideally centred between the dining area and rear deck, the layout caters for effortless entertaining indoors and out.
The main bedroom is a private retreat at the rear of the home, featuring glass stacker doors opening to the deck, generous built-in robes, and a stunning ensuite featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles, with a fluted-glass walk-in shower and traditional stone-topped vanity. An adjoining room with a built-in desk and storage offers fantastic versatility as a study, retreat or nursery. Three further bedrooms are generous in size, two with built-in robes, one with walk-in robes, all serviced by an elegant central bathroom with a beautiful freestanding bath, classic floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, a frameless glass walk-in shower with skylight, and marble-topped vanity.
Designed for family functionality, additional features include split system heating and cooling, solar panels for energy efficiency, a powder room, well-appointed laundry connecting with the butler's pantry, and generous linen storage.
Outside, the rear deck offers a private space for relaxing or entertaining in the sun, overlooking a secure lawn area for the kids to play and a firepit area for cosy nights by the fire. The long driveway and garage accommodate ample off-street parking.
Beautifully blending character, quality and modern comfort, this immaculately presented home offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Herne Hill's most popular pockets. With its thoughtful updates and family friendly layout, it's a move in ready opportunity with enduring appeal.
