A passionate renovation of this period home has reinterpreted the classic Victorian style into a property that successfully meets modern-day comfort.
Convenience is a key factor here the stellar position is a stone's throw from St John of God Hospital, a short walk to Girton College and Violet Street Primary School and a bus stop within 50 metres. Beyond that, it is a quick drive to the CBD, the Arts Precinct and various sporting/recreational facilities.
Situated on an elevated corner lot behind a trademark white picket fence, the home's facade features an unusual 'eyelash' or concave front verandah with timber lattice trim in place of the standard cast iron lacework. Inside, heritage details include a spiral hallway, a central arch with plaster corbels, 12ft cedar-lined ceilings with ornate cornice, dado lining boards, and polished timber floors.
Three large bedrooms include open fireplaces with marble mantles and cast iron grates. The main has the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. A spacious dining room (or fourth bedroom) features another open fireplace and mantlepiece. It boasts a trapdoor to a dry, stone-lined cellar below perfect for nipping down to select a wine to accompany dinner.
The heart and hub of the home is the expansive open-style living, dining and kitchen area. It is one big room where daily life, feasts and friendships flourish. Internal climate control is achieved by a wood-fired heater set in a brick fireplace complemented by a split-system air conditioner and a ceiling fan. Evaporative cooling cools the front of the home during the summer months.
The well-planned kitchen awaits budding chefs with gas/electric cooking appliances, a two-drawer dishwasher, ample storage, a pantry, and a substantial breakfast bar for food prep, casual dining, or perhaps homework supervision. Large dining spaces can cater for a family-sized dining setting or special occasions. A European laundry hidden behind bi-fold doors, the oversized bathroom (featuring a claw-foot bath, vanity unit, shower and WC) and a rear vestibule opening to a covered verandah overlooking the rear yard complete the interior.
Outside, the securely fenced property has a side access from Honeysuckle Street for vehicular parking. The generous rear yard is practically a clean slate ready for your personal touch, while the landscaped front garden highlights a grand palm tree and easy-care plantings. Also STCA there maybe an opportunity to subdivide off Honeysuckle Street.
Don't miss this character-filled property already updated for modern living. The mix of classic Victorian- era style and relaxed living effortlessly salutes the past and the present.
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