Held within the same family for more than half a century, this freestanding solid brick residence presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Marrickville. Rich in original character yet immediately comfortable, its convenient single level layout combines soaring ornate ceilings, polished timber floors and generous proportions with three robed bedrooms, separate living and dining areas and inviting outdoor entertaining, offering growing families and investors outstanding scope to personalise and enhance over time.
ESSENTIALS & INCLUSIONS:
- Set on approximately 297sqm, the freestanding solid brick residence showcases a distinctive gabled facade with decorative timber detailing, established gardens and a manicured front porch creating a peaceful setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation
- A traditional entry reveals separate lounge and dining rooms enhanced by soaring patterned ceilings, polished timber floorboards, decorative cornices, statement lighting and abundant natural light, before flowing through to the versatile rear sunroom and outdoor areas
- The tidy gas kitchen features a practical layout with extensive white cabinetry, generous dark benchtops, tiled splashbacks, gas cooking, rangehood and plentiful storage, while presenting excellent scope to update and personalise in the future
- A spacious rear sunroom extends to the covered paved alfresco and generous grassed backyard, creating year round entertaining space alongside established gardens, vegetable patches and room for children and pets to enjoy
- Three generous bedrooms are positioned across the single level floorplan, each appointed with built in wardrobes, high ceilings and excellent proportions, with timber flooring and character detailing continuing through the accommodation
- Two external storage areas, including a garden shed and versatile additional storage room, provide valuable space for tools, bicycles, gardening equipment and everyday household belongings
- Further practical inclusions: comprise a main bathroom, separate rear toilet, dedicated laundry, security bars, blinds and distinctive patterned ceilings with decorative swan motifs, combining enduring character with the flexibility to move straight in and enhance over time
LIFESTYLE & EDUCATION:
- Enjoy the renowned Marrickville lifestyle with Marrickville Road and Illawarra Road offering an extensive selection of cafes, restaurants, grocers, bars and entertainment, while Marrickville Metro provides major retail, fresh food and dining nearby
- An abundance of recreation is within easy reach, including Henson Park, Marrickville Oval, Enmore Park and the Cooks River foreshore, providing sporting facilities, playgrounds, open green spaces and opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation
- Positioned within the Marrickville Public School and Marrickville High School catchments, with Wilkins Public School, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Casimir Catholic College and Newington College also among the wider selection of nearby education options
- Excellent citywide connectivity includes current Southwest Link services from Marrickville Station, the 423 bus connection towards Newtown and nearby Sydenham Station for M1 Metro, T4 and T8 services, while Marrickville Station is being upgraded as part of the forthcoming Metro Southwest extension
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