This popular Eastern suburb's 'brightest buy' comes with multiple possibilities. Embraced by approx 1,030sqm of lush lawns and manicured gardens, this solid, 1960s, three bedroom double brick home promises warm, welcoming comfort and green outlooks from almost every window.
Rich redwood timber flooring flows from the entrance hall throughout the house. The generous front lounge room is awash in natural light from expansive picture windows. Double French doors open to a rear alfresco area, where a bonus wood, pizza oven sits under the vine covered pergola wrapping the rear of the home.
Overlooking a large dining area, the kitchen features a breakfast bar, plentiful storage in white cabinetry, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, gas cooktop, and walk-in pantry. Capturing views out to the serene garden, the dining area has access to both alfresco areas, including a North-facing courtyard offering a gorgeous sunny spot for outdoor dining.
The glorious east-facing back gardens run deep, with expanses of lawn, beautiful established trees and plants (including lemon, plum, nectarine, apricot, peach, olive and fig trees), and space for kids to run free. There is room to either extend the home or perhaps install a pool (subject to planning consent).
Three bedrooms enjoy the peace and tranquillity that characterises this home. The main bedroom with a wall of built-in robes enjoys a front garden outlook. There are two additional bedrooms - one with built-in robes and the third presenting as a home office. All share a sparkling updated bathroom starring a stunning, freestanding pod bath, walk-in shower and w.c.
An updated laundry is fitted with cupboards, bench space, and has outside access.
The home is further complemented by:-
• Ducted evaporative cooling
• Gas heating in dining & lounge rooms
• Ceiling fans in bedrooms
• Polished timber floorboards throughout
• Cork tiled kitchen
• Soaring 2.7m (approx) ceilings
• Additional second w.c.
• Deep elongated driveway with double carport & secure gating
• Garage/shed (powered)
• 15.54m approx frontage
• Same owner for 25 years
Presenting outstanding family credentials with Norwood International High School located at the rear of the property and surrounded by other quality schools - it's only 1.6km to St Peters Girls' School. Pembroke College, Magill Primary School and Kensington Gardens Pre-School Centre are all close by. This enticing sanctuary is a mere 12-minute commute into the CBD, and an easy stroll to local shops and cafes. Public transport is a few steps away on The Parade, Kensington Gardens Reserve is a 900m stroll, and it is moments to Norwood Parade's hospitality strip.
Packed with potential, this generously proportioned home awaits you. Whether you choose to renovate, extend, start afresh, or develop, (subject to planning consent), this property offers easy care family living and access to all the best that the Eastern suburbs has to offer. Simply magic!
Auction: Friday 23rd September at 12:30pm on site
CT: 5422/157
Council: Burnside
Council Rates: $1,798.85pa (approx)
Water Rates: $236.05pq (approx)
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