19 Southampton Street

Footscray VIC 3011

192 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Period Charm With Exciting Potential

• Refreshed Edwardian beauty in a coveted Footscray lifestyle location • An exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in-ready character home offering instant comfort and scope for renovation/extension (STCA) • Large backyard with paved entertaining zone • Three bedrooms, including generous master • Bright open-plan kitchen/dining • Large living room • Modern bathroom with shower-over-bath • Freshly painted inside and out • Restored original floorboards • Split-system heating/cooling This recently refreshed three-bedroom period home in vibrant Footscray offers period charm that has been refreshed for modern living. An inviting Edwardian weatherboard offering move-in ready appeal, this property offers exciting scope for future renovation and extension (STCA), allowing you to enjoy your new home straight away and well into the future. Light-filled interiors accentuated by restored original floorboards and high ceilings offer three bedrooms, including a luxuriously large master with front garden views via a feature window with stained-glass detailing. The generous lounge complements the sunny kitchen space, with a modern bathroom. Outside a generous backyard offers a paved alfresco entertaining zone. The modern bathroom includes a bathtub with overhead shower, while outside a generous backyard offers plenty of play space for the kids, with a stretch of manicured lawn and a paved zone ideal for alfresco entertaining. Split-system heating/cooling ensures your comfort and ample street parking ensures convenience in this prime location. Don’t miss your chance to inspect. Why you’ll love this location: Ideally situated to offer a vibrant city-fringe lifestyle, this address is just 8.1km* from the CBD and within walking distance of great coffee, dining, West Footscray station and schools. Walk to your choice of popular cafes, including West 48, a four-minute* stroll from your front door. Walk to West Footscray’s Barkly Village for eateries, cafes, grocers and shops including the much-loved Chestnut Tree Bookshop, Inner West Swedish Baker and Migrant Coffee, and enjoy enviable proximity to Seddon Village and the heart of Footscray for added lifestyle appeal. Walk to Whitten Oval and a choice of parks and playgrounds and enjoy easy access to Footscray Park, Martin Reserve Fenced Dog Park and Maribyrnong River. Proximity to Footscray Hospital and Victoria University broadens the appeal of this location, while the easy walk to West Footscray Station promises a swift rail commute to the city for work or leisure. Families will appreciate the two-minute* stroll to St. John’s Primary School and easy walk to Footscray Primary School, Footscray High School’s Barkly and Kinnear campuses and a choice of childcare providers. *Approximate