Situated on the corner of Balfour and St John Streets, this property occupies a most desirable central city position. Slightly elevated, there are scenic views to be enjoyed plus the convenience of living a short stroll away from the Launceston General Hospital, the Charles Street caf precinct and inner city shops.
Built in 1920, the property exudes the character of it's era, with a modern extension at the Balfour Street side of the property, creating a very beautiful and functional open plan kitchen/dining/family room which is the hub of the home.
The kitchen is built around the demands of the family chef with a 5 burner free standing Smeg gas/electric stove, range hood, generous sized island bench & breakfast bar, three door pantry, F&P dishwasher offset by durable cream stone bench tops. Polished Tasmanian Oak floorboards give a warm glow to the decor which is enhanced by a floor mounted reverse cycle heat pump (air conditioner). The remaining space is versatile - positioning your furniture into either dining or living areas.
Double glazed casement style windows, and a pair of French doors to the deck give this space a light, bright provincial feel. Citrus trees and evergreen shrubs frame the deck from the street - the ideal spot to relax for a morning coffee.
A formal ‘snug' sized sitting room between the hallway and the open plan area, is the ideal place to catch up with your favourite TV shows or your computer work. Being adjacent to the kitchen, you are not isolated from the rest of the family.
The three bedrooms, all with built-ins are off the main hallway, with the master‘s en-suite doubling as the main, with full bath, separate walk in shower, toilet and vanity. This is also handy to the main living areas if you have guests. A smaller bathroom adjacent to the remaining bedrooms at the rear, is perfectly positioned next to the laundry and covered deck area. A set of French doors from the third bedroom opens out to the deck - so the room could also be furnished with comfy chairs, to supplement an evening's entertaining on the west facing deck.
There is good extra storage under the house plus great off-street parking, which is at a premium this close to the CBD. There is an electric gate on the Balfour Street side to access that parking bay, as well as parking for a single vehicle off St John Street.
The property is securely fenced, which is great for a small pet as well as for privacy. It's gardens are low maintenance and watered at the turn of a tap. Two paved areas plus the two decks complete the external aspect of the home.
The property would suit a professional couple, small family or active retirees, wanting to enjoy all the benefits of living so close to everything the city has to offer. Just unpack your bags and start living!
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