55 Gent Street

Yarraville VIC 3013

446 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Bring Your Big Dreams To Life!

• 1950s weatherboard situated on 446sqm* in a prime Yarraville location perfect for peaceful family living • Ready to move in + exciting potential to renovate and extend (STCA) or develop (STCA) • An exciting prospect for buyers seeking to build a bright future in a sought-after city-fringe location • Spacious, neat-as-a-pin front garden + large backyard • Heritage features intact, including decorative ceilings and hardwood floorboards (currently covered) • Three generous bedrooms • Spacious kitchen/dining • Large living room • Updated bathroom with shower-over-bath + separate toilet • Generous laundry • Split-system heating/cooling • Ample off-street parking - garage + driveway Buyers seeking the coveted Yarraville family lifestyle will be delighted by this three-bedroom 1950s weatherboard, ideally positioned directly opposite Angliss Reserve. Set on 446sqm*, the home offers immediate functionality, intact period features and exciting scope to renovate and extend (STCA), transforming it into a city-fringe dream home. Alternatively, clear the site and capitalise on the opportunity for a brand-new build or lucrative dual-occupancy development (STCA). Three generously sized bedrooms include two enjoying stunning views across the park, while the centrally positioned bathroom has been stylishly updated for modern comfort. The spacious kitchen and dining area is anchored by an original brick fireplace, while the adjoining lounge provides a generous setting for relaxed family living. A large laundry and generous linen closet complete the practical floorplan. Outside, expansive front and rear gardens deliver an enviable outdoor lifestyle, with plenty of space to realise your vision for alfresco entertaining, children’s play or future landscaping. A garage and driveway provide off-street parking for several vehicles. This is a superb opportunity to secure a property brimming with potential in a tightly held lifestyle location, moments from Yarraville’s renowned shops, cafés, parks and schools. Don’t miss your chance to inspect. Why you’ll love this location: Ideally situated directly opposite Angliss Reserve and only 10.4km* from the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD, this address promises a wonderful family lifestyle and walking-distance proximity to shops, cafes and the local primary school. Walk to the Wembley Avenue shops in seven minutes* for a coffee at Wembley Coffee and Food and walk to the Roberts Street shops in ten minutes* to pick up gourmet supplies from Rocco’s Deli. Yarraville Square offers the convenience of Coles and a variety of retailers within walking distance, while Yarraville Village is a five-minute* drive or easy bus ride away, offering an inviting selection of cafes and eateries, boutiques and gourmet grocers. Enjoy a drink with friends at a cosy village wine bar, watch a movie at the iconic Sun Theatre and enjoy the convenience of a swift rail commute to the city from the inner-village train station. Enjoy the wide-open space and much-loved playground of Angliss Reserve just across the street and walk to beautiful Cruickshank Park in just five minutes* for a stroll along the Stony Creek trail as it meanders through leafy parkland. Proximity to the Federation Bike Trail and a choice of shopping centres adds extra appeal, while families will also enjoy sought-after school zoning, with Wembley Primary School an eight-minute* walk away and Footscray High School’s Pilgrim campus a short drive from home. *Approximate