71 Alma Street

West Footscray VIC 3012

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Period Charm, Location Perfection

• Beautifully renovated three-bedroom period home situated in a sought-after pocket of West Footscray • An outstanding opportunity for families seeking a move-in-ready home in a prime city-fringe location • Superb outdoor living – large, inviting front garden + neatly landscaped backyard with covered entertaining deck • Large master bedroom with built-in robe and north-facing window • Two additional bedrooms, including one with built-in robes • Open-plan kitchen/dining/living • Chic bathroom with shower-over-bath • European laundry with sink • Attic storage • Quality floor treatments, including engineered timber floorboards and premium carpet • Split-system heating/cooling • Driveway with roller door offering the option of secure off-street parking Fully updated to offer move-in-ready living in a sought-after pocket of West Footscray, this enchanting three-bedroom weatherboard boasts period character and contemporary comfort. Set on a generous north-facing allotment within walking distance of every convenience, this is a lifestyle opportunity not to be missed. Easy indoor/outdoor living is at the heart of this home, with a large front garden creating a charming approach and a neatly landscaped backyard offering the kids a safe, spacious outdoor play area to enjoy. The outdoor appeal is elevated by the large covered deck, ideal for all-weather alfresco entertaining. Open-plan living offers a generous dining area joined by an inviting lounge with heritage fireplace and a well-appointed all-electric kitchen, where classic modern design is cleverly incorporated with the original hearth to create the perfect old-meets-new aesthetic. Three carpeted bedrooms offer inviting retreats and include a large, sunny master with a full-width built-in robe. Serving the bedrooms is the chic bathroom, where a bathtub with overhead shower awaits. The large European laundry includes a sink for added convenience, while split-system heating/cooling ensures your constant comfort. Adding loads of extra appeal is attic storage—ideal for bulky and seasonal items—while the addition of a roller door to the driveway adds a secure off-street parking space. Don’t miss your chance to inspect. Why you’ll love this location: Families seeking a relaxed city-fringe lifestyle will love this fabulous address, where the CBD awaits just 9.7km* from home and shops, cafes and transport are all close by. Walk to Brother Nancy or Dumbo for a great morning coffee and stroll to Central West Shopping Centre for vibrant shopping and a choice of major supermarkets. Walk to to Barkly Village for a lively hub of eateries, shops, bars and services, including Chestnut Tree Bookshop, Inner West Swedish Baker, Migrant Coffee and Harley & Rose. Catch the bus to the heart of Footscray to access diverse international dining and the fabulous Footscray Market and walk to Tottenham Station for regular trains to the CBD. Young families will love being able to walk to the Gaudion Reserve playground in just six minutes* while sought-after school zoning and walking-distance proximity to Footscray West Primary School adds extra family appeal. *Approximate