Some homes arrive quietly. Others make an entrance. This beautiful weatherboard heritage home, transported from Bendigo and lovingly restored, does both - with lacework, timber floors and a wraparound verandah that seems to say, "come on in, the kettle's nearly boiled."
Set on an elevated corner block, the home is officially entered from Evans Street, yet proudly faces Tucker Street, giving it a picture perfect presence for all to admire. Framed by a fully landscaped garden, established shade trees and a seasonal cottage-style planting palette, it is a home with softness, soul and a good sense of theatre.
Step inside through the traditional central hallway and the warmth is immediate. An ornate electric fireplace creates a beautiful first impression, filling the home with comfort from the moment you arrive, while electric central heating and cooling keep things easy through every Malmsbury season. Light filled rooms, decorative pelmets, timber fretwork, ceiling roses and warm caramel timber floors add layers of heritage character, creating a feeling that is both elegant and deeply comforting. It has been restored with care, not overworked into something it was never meant to be.
The flexible floorplan offers two to three bedrooms, with one room currently used as a second living space. This gives the home that lovely "choose your own adventure" quality - guest room, reading room, creative retreat or a place to disappear with a book and pretend you are being productive. The bathroom includes both a bath and shower, with the added practicality of a second toilet.
Outside, the garden is a delight in every season. Think established shade, traditional cottage colour, geraniums, kiss-me-quicks, salvia and all the little leafy moments that make you pause on the path. It is beautifully established without feeling precious - the kind of garden that invites pottering, pruning and admiring with a cup of tea in hand.
Practicality has not been forgotten either. There is direct entry into the garage, plus a separate storage/workshop space with its own fireplace - ideal for tools, tinkering or the sort of "I'll just pop out for five minutes" projects that somehow become an afternoon. Then there is the very special potting shed, built during Covid and clearly put to excellent use. It is the kind of spot where seedlings begin, cuttings gather, plans are hatched and time disappears in the best possible way.
Charming, character filled and wonderfully individual, 7 Evans Street is a Malmsbury classic with a Bendigo backstory, a garden lover's heart and just the right amount of quirk. A home to admire from the street, enjoy from the verandah and love from the moment you step inside.
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