139 Railway Street North, Altona VIC 3018

Rare magical charm instantly and irresistibly captivates at this 1950's authentic era weatherboard where locals have yearned for years to meander its many rooms and substantial gardens. Known for its flying flags and free roaming chickens, this renovated sanctuary will satiate your call for a more countrified lifestyle, yet is within close proximity to buses, trains and Altona's eclectic shopping, street market, cafes, restaurants and bars including Hopheads craft beer. Walk or cycle to Mount St Joseph's Girls College, Altona and St Mary's Primary Schools and Altona College, Cherry Lake Reserve, Altona Beach and extensive Bay Trails, or choose from a plethora of sporting clubs at JK Grant Reserve.

The effortless front garden cloaks an intriguing home of enduring style and vast flexible living that steps back in time, with twelve rooms that are rich in period warmth, natural light and honeyed solid timber finishes. Discover the perfect layout for a large brood comprising five bedrooms, a large home office, library, sixth bedroom or rumpus room, two bathrooms, a rear studio, office or bungalow, vast alfresco entertaining, an artisan made woodfired pizza oven, chicken coop, kids' cubby, raised veggie garden, fruiting trees, rainwater tanks, expansive storage, clever workshop, carport and space to sling a kayak.

Inspired bespoke timber cabinetry and optional furniture (negotiable) enhance the period allure with an original wood-fired kitchen oven, unique bat-winged glass screened shower-bath and a north facing Mediterranean styled entertaining domain featuring mature cascading grapevines in a huge roofed and brick paved atmospheric alfresco veranda. The serene spacious master bedroom comprises a walk-in robe and a beguiling ensuite with its claw-foot bath and private fern deck, and all the comforts you'd expect with a freestanding SS 900mm gas oven and cooktop, dishwasher, lounge fireplace, two heaters and fans. Prepare to fall irrevocably in love. It's an easy fall!