Among the heritage-listed walls of the former Moonee Ponds Fire Station, this modernised classic with second frontage at rear provides a stellar opportunity to move in and personalise, revamp for high-calibre luxury, or rent out to capitalise on a thriving market.
Originally built c. 1894 to a design by era-prominent architects Speight & Tompkins, a timeless façade proves the perfect precursor to inviting interiors beyond. Details in high, rosetted ceilings, elaborate cornices, Baltic pine floors, a brick-encased fireplace, and many others besides all work to keep inherent character alive, while a functional floor plan ensures equal suitability professionals, downsizers and a young family. Two generous bedrooms are joined by ample storage and a smart bathroom with an integrated laundry and separate WC, while unwinding and entertaining prove equally seamless in a substantial living/dining area and storage-rich, well-equipped kitchen. A sun-soaked backyard highlights the parcel's impressive depth, meeting a sizeable shed/workshop and oversized double garage making the most of wide rear-lane frontage.
Both a comfortable classic and home awaiting a first-class renovation, it's only moments to elite schools, river trails, and CityLink while footsteps to Mt Alexander Road restaurants, cafés, shops and nightspots, Ormond and Queens Parks, the verve of Union Road, bustle of Puckle Street and 59 Tram reaching Parkville hospitals, leading universities and the heart of the CBD.
