Rarely do you get the chance to own a captivating city fringe true double brick Victorian residence.
Positioned in a convenient location, within easy walking distance of Bendigo’s many delights such as the Arts Precinct, QEO, Faith Leech Aquatic Centre, Girton Grammar School and all the exciting inner CBD shops, cafés and eateries.
With an abundance of original features - this home has stood the test of time. A lacework veranda leads into a long and wide entrance hall of original polished floorboards, high ceilings, and decorative leadlight glass doors. The long entry has a featured arch, high ceilings and striking chandeliers. Either side of the hall are bedrooms, three of the four traditional spacious bedrooms with fireplaces and glowing timber boards, the master has an ensuite, plus walk in robe and further along the hallway is the smaller fourth bedroom, ideal for a nursery or office.
The current owners have turned the huge formal lounge into an attractive dining room for family gatherings featuring appealing lead light windows, and built-in library shelves either side of the fireplace. The room could easily incorporate living and dining combined as it is such a lovely big room.
Step down into the hub of the home, a spacious kitchen, meals and lounge area. The combination of rustic timber and brick make this space comfortable and unique. The well-appointed space includes a 5-burner gas cooktop, wall oven, ample storage, wood burning heater and dishwasher. Both the laundry and bathroom will also impress, the bathroom has had a recent upgrade and showcases, a claw foot bath with overhead shower, freshly laid tiles, a vanity and toilet. While the laundry has good storage and outside access. Completing the package, you have the comfort of ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, plus a wood burning heater and four fireplaces.
You will love the outside area too! There is a spacious covered timber deck with access to a large 10ft x 8.5ft approx. cellar, scattered pots surround the deck and the easy to maintain paved yard. The bricked driveway along the side of the home is perfect for extra vehicles or a trailer etc. at the rear of the yard is a large courtyard and double garage which you can access through charming glass French doors. In addition, there is a water tank, veggie patch and a lovely garden providing privacy. Being a corner allotment benefits from the convenience of accessing the property from either Barnard Street or Broom Street with a double garage with auto door.
This centrally located period residence is one to be desired, well-built and a place to call home with all the modern amenities we love to enjoy.
Perfect for the professional couple, family or downsizer, secure this beautiful piece of Bendigo's history. Call Linda Currie from Team Real Estate for further details on 0438 381 900
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