17 The Strand, Kennington VIC 3550

The Strand has to be one of Kennington's best kept secrets. Tucked in between Yallambee Drive and Mafeking Street, it is a whisper-quiet, private little street handy to all facilities.
Standing tall at number 17, this quality-built, two-storey home has been meticulously loved and cared for by the same family for decades, and it shows.
Full of original features, it offers a generous floor plan with four bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms and two extra large living spaces.
Ground floor accommodation includes a study and formal lounge/dining rooms flanking the tiled, light-filled entry foyer. The large lounge features brick feature wall and gas heating with both lounge and dining rooms enjoying sliding door access to a North-facing alfresco courtyard.
The kitchen boasts solid Blackwood cabinetry with electric cooktop, double oven, dishwasher and walk-in pantry while the family room features built-in wall unit, gas heating and air conditioning. In-house vaccuum is a valuable addition to the property. A rear vestibule/mud room and large laundry include good storage with bench space for a sewing/hobby nook while a rear verandah offers a quiet place to sit and enjoy the serene environs.
A beautiful Merbau timber staircase rises to the upper level sleeping quarters with four bedrooms, (BIR) and family bathroom with separate shower room, WC and vanity. The main suite includes walk-through robes to full ensuite.
Outside, the auto double garage has direct access to the family room and the private, terraced back garden includes bluestone retaining walls and a unique back fence made of recycled granite bricks salvaged from the old tramways.
Located on approx 747m allotment in one of Bendigo's prestigious pockets, it's close enough to walk to Coles supermarket, pharmacy, doctor and public transport with Strath Village, LaTrobe University and the CBD a 5-minute drive away.
With a classical past and a promising future, the 1980 property has escaped restyling and offers purchasers the chance to keep the untainted retro features or undertake a total makeover.