Set on a generous 538 sqm (approx) allotment in a tightly held Fitzroy North pocket, this original character home presents a rare opportunity for its next owner. Full of early charm but clearly in need of some love, it suits buyers who can see the potential to lovingly restore its period features, or renovate and customise the home to suit their own taste. Equally, the site lends itself to starting completely afresh, with scope to knock down and build a dream home in a prime location STCA.
Behind a rendered facade, gabled roofline and verandah trimmed with cast iron lace, the interior still holds a wealth of period detail. High ceilings, timber floorboards and fireplaces that feature through several of the principal rooms.
The floorplan offers four bedrooms alongside a separate living room and dedicated dining room, giving plenty of space to work with as part of a considered renovation or full rebuild. A kitchen, laundry and single bathroom complete the internal layout, each presenting a further opportunity to update and make your own.
Outside, an established garden path wraps around the side of the home to a private, leafy backyard with garden shed, offering room to landscape, extend or reimagine entirely, subject to the necessary approvals.
The location adds further appeal, with Merri Park and the Merri Creek trails close by for walking and cycling, while Merri Train Station is within easy walking distance for commuters. Cafes and everyday shopping are also close at hand, with Nicholson Street and Nicholson Village within walking distance, and further shopping options including Barkly Square, Northcote Central and Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre just moments away. The University of Melbourne is also only a short commute away. Families are well placed too, with Merri Creek Primary School and Northcote High School the designated local schools, and Fitzroy High School also nearby.
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