Step back into the retro past, with this vintage '70s abode;
even the burnt-orange drapes are as they were, only a little the
worse for wear. The street appeal of this blonde brickhome with
unadorned concrete patio is understated, as was the style back
then; but the potential to bring it into this century is obvious to
anyone who cares to dig deeper. Whether you're looking for a blank
canvas to transform or, conversely, for an ode to another era, this
just may be the one for you.
Positioned to the fore of the block, the lucky, or perhaps
thoughtful, planning has resulted in an absolutely enormous
backyard, a boon to land lovers. Several conifers, a eucalypt, a
liquid amber & a grove of sacred bamboo jostle for space at the
front. A massive claret ash, a couple of well-grown gums & a
handful of mature shrubs provide the 'good bones' of the back
garden. The grounds are also nice & level for a future lawn to
take the place of its current grass & bare soil.
An extra-large single garage under the same roofline could act
as an excellent, economical room conversion; there is ample space
to the side or back to construct alternative garaging & loads
of additional space in which to park a caravan, boat or
trailer.
Inside, the kitchen is particularly generous in size &
overlooks the aforementioned backyard: a perfect perch from which
parents can keep an eye on their little ones. Classic mission-brown
cabinetry contrasts artfully with the orange laminate &
patterned, chocolate-brown splashback tiling & Whirlpool
electric hotplates bring back memories. Interestingly, there's a
single testament to modernity in the recent inclusion of a
Westinghouse wall oven. Linoleum flooring completes the
picture.
The relatively spacious L-shaped lounge/dining room
configuration is characterised by the double doors separating it
from the formal entry. Set within their timber framing, opaque
amber-coloured, rondel-patterned glass is yet another authentic
feature. Solar orientation of the front of the home & wonderful
hardwood flooring hidden under the Berber carpet should whet
someone's appetite.
All three bedrooms running off the central hallway have the
original carpet & window treatments & built-ins. Two are
positioned due north. There's also a roomy, solid linen cupboard
handily positioned in the hallway. The bathroom verges on its
original state, with only a little modification of the tiling in
the shower recess. Otherwise, the shaving cabinet, vanity unit
& remaining tiling all appear untouched. The separate adjacent
WC is par for the course. An average-sized laundry abutting the
kitchen offers sea-blue tiling & an updated hot water
service.
An expansive, leafy green belt that links to the local oval
& Mt Rogers Community School & well into the suburb of
Spence should be a boon to young families. A bus stop clo...
