Behind an alluring white picket fence, this freshly painted weatherboard cottage delivers the kind of street appeal that makes coming home feel good before you've even reached the front door. Pretty as a picture yet deceptively spacious, it blends heritage personality with a thoughtfully extended modern footprint, offering warmth, character and a private backyard with room for everyday life to breathe. The easy-access service road position adds another practical layer to a home that feels instantly welcoming.
The original front section carries a fascinating connection to Croydon's dairy-era past, once believed to have operated as a milk shopfront associated with a local dairy farm. Gleaming Baltic pine floors, lofty ceilings, sash windows and original light switches preserve its story, while the split-level rear extension adds contemporary comfort without sanding away the soul.
At the centre, the open-plan living and meals zone gathers around a cosy wood heater and built-in entertainment wall, with a granite-topped kitchen keeping cooking, conversation and family life naturally connected. Glass doors lead to a sunny deck and layered gardens shaped by stonework, a firepit, alfresco pockets, veggie beds and room for play or quiet discovery. A double garage, workshop storage and generous off-street parking complete a first-home or downsizer package with far more to it than first meets the eye.
You'll Love:
Fully renovated weatherboard cottage blending classic character with modern ease
Stunning façade with white picket fence, red brick entrance and pretty garden beds
Freshly painted inside and out in a soft Dulux Silver Tea Set palette
Connection to Croydon's former dairy and milk-shop history
Original Baltic pine floors, sash windows, high ceilings and heritage light switches
Character-rich front section paired with a split-level rear extension
Open-plan living and meals with wood heater and built-in entertainment wall
Bright kitchen with granite benchtops and breakfast bar, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and Franke sink
Three robed bedrooms with soaring ceilings
Main bedroom with towering floor-to-ceiling robes and ensuite effect
Two-way bathroom with decadent spa bath, high-end granite surround and frameless rain shower with niche
Clever Euro laundry integrated into the bathroom
Second bathroom with luxe pearl granite flooring and frameless shower
Sunny entertaining deck flowing from the living zone
Fully fenced, private backyard with layered landscaped gardens: firepit zone, alfresco area, veggie patch and room for play equipment
Ducted heating and split-system comfort + wood heater
Double garage with storage shelving and workbench
Off-street parking for at least three additional vehicles plus service road parking
Water tank
Lifestyle:
With the Route 670 bus stop close by and reserves within walking distance, this address keeps everyday movement easy. Croydon Main Street, Croydon Central and the train station are only minutes away for cafés, dining, shopping and commuting, while Exeter Road, Croydon North, Ringwood and Chirnside Park broaden the choice. Families are well placed near childcare, primary schools, Luther College, Oxley Christian College and Yarra Valley Grammar, with Eastland and EastLink also within straightforward reach. It is a location that pairs suburban convenience with the character and community feel Croydon does so well. Love it. Live it.
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