Superbly located just a short walk from Gisborne's thriving town centre, with shops, restaurants, primary schools and public transport within easy reach, this stunning weatherboard family home on 922 sqm (approx.) offers the perfect blend of period charm and modern convenience. From its elevated position, views across Gisborne township towards Mount Macedon can be enjoyed, while the majestic Oak tree offers both privacy from the street and welcome summer shade.
Established in the 1930's, original period features shine against more recent updates ensuring the home is suited to 21st Century living. Inviting timber-lined verandahs with ornate fretwork, sash windows, elegant 12ft ceilings and polished hard wood flooring exude quality and timeless charm. The floorplan is ideal for families, with three spacious bedrooms with BIR and a powder room in their own wing off the main hallway, while the light-filled main bedroom with Velux skylight and ensuite, and the family bathroom are located opposite.
The expansive family living zone is what truly sets this home apart, with the central dining and kitchen area with combustion fire seamlessly connecting to the cosy sitting room with open fireplace and French doors to a side deck, and a children's playroom or second living. The impressive, updated kitchen with freestanding Falcon stove, timber benchtops and apron front sink overlooks a wonderful outdoor entertaining terrace with bluestone paving and built in BBQ, the perfect place for family celebrations. Large rock stairs lead to a generous lawn, with a firepit area, veggie garden, chicken coop and garden shed for storage.
The many additional features include a fantastic home office/games room/5th bedroom overlooking the rear verandah, gas hydronic heating, split system air conditioning, great insulation (floor, walls, ceiling), plantation shutters, a solar system, and water tank. This is a home with heart, where history meets modern day living. With so much on offer in a prime central location, an inspection will not disappoint.
