This attractive solid brick, period home, originally built in 1920 and offered for the first time in over 50 years, has recently undergone a full refurbishment and updating resulting in an impressively presented interior. Whilst offering the new owners options to either add a second level extension or alternatively the generous allotment of 920sqm approx. presents an enticing opportunity to redevelop with the construction of a luxurious new family residence. In a marvellous lifestyle location close to Tooronga Village, in a well-regarded area surrounded by many quality family homes, it offers excellent prospects for future capital gains.
Surrounded by a leafy established garden, the home features loads of character with subtle retained period attributes including decorative ceilings and a timber fretwork arched hallway. Leading to a spacious living room and dining room with a bay window, three bedrooms all with built-in robes including the main with an adjoining study or home office and two family bathrooms. A stylish, well-appointed kitchen is equipped with 2-pac cabinetry and premium quality Bosch, Electrolux and Smeg appliances includes a meals area overlooking a generous family room. Opening to a northern paved outdoor dining area and deep rear garden ideal for alfresco dining or relaxing with family or friends; plus a multi-function external studio, retreat or office. Other features include a monitored alarm, ducted heating and air conditioning, OFP (living), gasFP (dining), new carpets, garden shed, garage/workshop and off-street parking.
The property benefits from its location within a few minutes' walking distance of the Tooronga Village Shopping Complex, Cato and Anderson Parks or the Gardiners Creek trails. Plus an excellent array of sought-after schools including Auburn South Primary, Auburn High School or Bialik College and easy access to several of Melbourne's other elite private schools. Also minutes from Camberwell Junction shops, cafes, restaurants and the Rivoli Cinema plus CityLink for accessing the CBD and either the Mornington or Bellarine Peninsulas.
