The 1950's was a great decade for better houses built to last. Brick, high ceilings, big back yards and practicality was the order of the day. At 34 Koonwarra Road Leongatha, you will find such a house. Maintained to a very high standard, this property will appeal to investors because it will require no improvement and will provide a good return; it will appeal to first home buyers because it's in the price bracket and you 'can't go wrong'; and it will appeal to anybody seeking a comfortable home right in the heart of town - with more than enough space, inside and out, to swing a cat.
Protected from the road, behind a screen of neatly clipped shrubs, the front porch opens into a broad hallway with gorgeous art deco-etched French doors to the left, and a big main bedroom to the right. The roomy lounge, practically square, leads into a big meals room, which in its turn is adjacent the kitchen. The kitchen was replaced around nine years ago, so is modern and light with a dishwasher and range hood.
The terracotta-tiled roof, gleaming polished timber doors, decorative cornices and deep skirting boards are all indicative of the attention to detail of the era. Added to these are stipple-rendered internal plaster walls, picture rails, leadlight, and a gas fire set into an original fireplace surround. A split system air conditioner completes the comfort factor.
Two other bedrooms in the original part of the home are also big. The bathroom is original, with shower, bath and vanity. An extension across the rear of the home houses a fourth guest bedroom (or the perfect playroom as it can open right up), a sunroom, laundry and separate toilet.
The block is decent, at 756 square metres (approx). As well as the pre-requisite lemon tree and hills hoist, it has 2 sheds - one with a carport extension and plenty of room inside, plus a separate workshop with 3-Phase power.
There's a rainwater tank, a covered back porch, and established gardens.
Here's your chance for a good one: you or your tenants can be perfectly comfortable "as is", or you can choose to update - maybe go retro?
Kaz Hughes : 0417 516 998
