175 Badger Creek Road, Badger Creek VIC 3777

This cottage offers ample living space and 3 bedrooms; the master is generously proportioned and enjoys external access to a fabulous rear deck with an airy Northern vista. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are more than adequate to adequate, respectively. The cottage also offers two bathrooms and overall is not without its charms.

So, why the price? It is unheard of to get 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms at this price in the current Healesville Real Estate market, isn't it? Well, yes it is; but the presentation of the property is less than average. Being one of the first homes on the estate, the property's down pipes have never been connected to the storm water system. Renovations of several years ago have lifted the living zones, master bedroom, 2nd bedroom and main bathroom but the kitchen, 3rd bedroom and it's ensuite remain unrenovated. By the way, that ensuite is attached to the smallest of the bedrooms. So it seems, there are still some serious renovations required to make sense of the homes layout.

Externally, the hardy-planks are a 50/50 mix of new and old. The new being painted in dark grey and wall insulation has also been put in place, while the old hardy-planks are the white/cream and here there is no wall insulation.

The home is however very livable; being currently tenanted, and is set amidst a private/interesting garden setting. The rear deck was also renovated several years ago and simply needs an oil to bring it up to its full glory.

Serviced by a split system air conditioning unit for summer and a faux gas log fire for heating in the colder months, it is both cosy and cool.

A substantial garden shed/workshop ensures your DIY projects have a home of their own as well as a little extra left over for storage.

If you thought the real estate boom had left your home ownership dreams in tatters, take a look at this diamond in the rough; it may surprise you and be just what you need.