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 South, it is a whisper-quiet street handy to all facilities.
Standing tall at number 17, this quality built two storey home, built in approx. 1980 has been meticulously looked after and only had 2 owners.
Full of original features, it offers a generous floor plan with four bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms and two extra living areas.
Ground floor accommodation includes a study, formal lounge-dining rooms flanked with tiled light-filled entry foyer. Open the double French doors to the large lounge which features brick feature wall, new solid fuel heater and split system and sliding door access to sun-kissed alfresco courtyard.
A stunning new kitchen was recently installed, complete with Caesar stone benchtops, plenty of bench space, walk in pantry and new quality cooking appliances. The kitchen-family room features built in wall unit, gas heating and split system and double sliding doors leading to rear yard. A rear vestibule/mud room and larger than normal laundry includes plenty of storage with bench space for a sewing/hobby nook while the rear under cover 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 4 bedrooms, all with built in robes and ceiling fans, a family bathroom and separate shower room, WC and vanity, which has all been upgraded. The main bedroom offers walk through robes to full upgraded large ensuite.
Externally, the auto double garage has direct access to the family room and the private and terraced back garden which includes retaining walls and a unique rear fence made of recycled granite bricks salvaged from the old tramways, the other feature is the new 8 seater spa, which is fully fenced, ideal for any season! Other features of this outstanding property include new painting internally and externally , quality new drapes throughout, 14 solar panels and 5.25kw Fronius inverter system and ducted heating and cooling in the upper level.
Sited all on approx. 747 sqm allotment in one of Bendigo’s prestigious areas, its close enough to walk to Coles supermarket, pharmacy, doctor and public transport with Strath Village, Bendigo South East College, LaTrobe University and the CBD a 5-minute drive away.
This quality home will impress in this premier location.