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There's something wonderfully magical about having a creek at the bottom of the garden. Here, it becomes part of everyday life. Kids can splash and explore, dogs can charge happily through the shallows, and a couple of chairs by the water can turn an ordinary afternoon into something far more restorative. Add the soundtrack of flowing water and birdsong, and this Belgrave home delivers the kind of everyday escape you didn't know you needed.
Dating back to the 1940s, the home carries its history beautifully. Original Art Deco details remain throughout, from ornate cornices and a striking ceiling rose to leadlight accents, double-hung sash windows and Baltic pine floorboards that bring warmth and authenticity underfoot. The upper level is where daily life naturally gathers, with an updated kitchen offering generous bench space, a 900mm cooktop, stainless-steel appliances, a huge step-in pantry and a plumbed fridge that stays with the home. A built-in desk along one wall creates an easy homework, admin or work-from-home hub without stealing space from the living areas.
Nearby, the original lounge is centred around a built-in open fireplace, creating a cosy room with genuine character, while a larger meals and family zone opens to the upper deck overlooking the garden and creek beyond. It's an inviting place for your morning coffee, large scale family celebrations or simply watching the kids at play below.
The lower level introduces a whole different layer of flexibility. A substantial living area, fourth bedroom and oversized laundry create an ideal retreat for teenagers, older children or guests seeking independence. With the laundry offering scope to incorporate a bathroom, the space could also lend itself to future multigenerational living or be reimagined as a generous main suite. A second deck extends the living outdoors at this level too.
Low-maintenance gardens burst into colour with roses and spring bulbs, while three garden sheds keep tools, bikes and outdoor gear neatly sorted. Beyond the gate, direct creek access adds something no renovation can manufacture.
All this sits just minutes from Belgrave Lake Park and central Belgrave, with supermarkets, cafés, eateries, boutiques, Cameo Cinemas, the train station and walking trails close by, while several primary schools, Mater Christi College and Belgrave Heights College are under five minutes away.
At a Glance:
- Character-rich 1940s Belgrave home on 1131m2 approx
- Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
- Private rear access to Monbulk Creek
- Two separate decks, one on each level
- Flexible lower-level living with bedroom, large living zone and oversized laundry
- Potential for future multigenerational configuration or main suite conversion, subject to requirements
- Updated kitchen with 900mm cooktop and stainless-steel appliances, huge step-in pantry and generous bench space
- Plumbed fridge included with the property
- Built-in study desk ideal for working from home or homework
- Original open fireplace, baltic pine floorboards, decorative ceiling rose, ornate cornices, leadlight details and double-hung sash windows
- Two upper-level bedrooms with robes
- Brand-new carpet to bedrooms and stairs
- Built-in drying rack
- Ducted heating and split-system air conditioning
- Ducted vacuum
- Double carport plus off-street parking
- Three garden sheds
- Low-maintenance gardens with roses and spring bulbs
- Approximately five minutes to central Belgrave, train station, cafés, shops and Cameo Cinemas
- Walking trails close by
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