28A Scotia Street, Preston VIC 3072

Occupying a blue ribbon address south of Bell Street, this classic c1937 Art Deco home has been transformed for modern family living. Blending period charm and open plan functionality, it presents an elegant light-filled design that flows onto private child-friendly gardens with rear laneway. In addition, this property is positioned walking distance to Gilbert Road trams, Bell station, Miller Street shops, Bell Primary School, Preston Market and buses. It also provides easy access to the freeway network. Beyond a lush native garden, its attractive weatherboard facade opens to reveal a large living area and central dining area with a working fireplace. Nearby is a smart contemporary kitchen with premium Smeg gas fixtures and timber benchtops. At the back is a family room/study that leads onto a sunny entertaining deck and an established backyard with a chicken coup, storage shed and right of way. It also has three sizeable bedrooms with built-ins, the main with an ensuite, and a pristine bathroom. Features include a European laundry, split system air-conditioning, ducted gas heating, high patterned ceilings, polished floorboards and a rainwater tank.