3 Hopetoun Avenue, Brunswick West VIC 3055

A truly unique property surrounded by parklands, this skilfully updated 3-bedroom home with standalone detached spacious rear studio with own ensuite is situated on 634 m2 sits right on the Moonee Ponds Creek reserve and only reveals itself fully upon entry.

Featuring bespoke interiors fashioned from recycled materials, for example acoustic plaster panels from the old ABC Studios band room, the existing hardwood floors lovingly repolished and with a spacious dining room and studio added, it’s the loving work of two architect-owners, one from well-known Six Degrees Architects and the other barbara moje architecture.

Behind the unassuming circa 1964 cream brick facade, the elevated home opens up into a living area with expansive views into the tree tops of the adjacent park. 3 spacious bedrooms with beautiful natural light and views featuring in-built desks and enough space for wardrobes, are clustered around the central bathroom, quirkily renovated including a soaking tub perfect for young kids.

The kitchen’s vintage floor tiles are cleverly matched by the updated black kitchen joinery. It features quality stainless steel appliances such as 900 wide free-standing Smeg cooker with matching rangehood and Miele dishwasher. The adjoining light-filled dining room opens out onto a split-level Ironbark deck, which leads to the standalone rear studio, a flexible large space with its own shower ensuite; the studio can also be accessed without entering the house, perfect for a thriving home office, or many other uses.

Further features of this home include a renewed laundry with adjacent powder room and roomy storage cupboard, hydronic central heating with reconditioned vintage radiators and evaporative cooling and solar panels. The expansive backyard has its own water tank to take care of the ‘edible garden’ complete with several thriving fruit trees and passionfruit vines. A North facing side yard with large washing line is perfect for drying the family’s laundry, electric dryer not required.

This imaginative but practical and versatile family home is nestled amongst parks and its elevated nature allows green views from every vantage. Fraser Reserve is just opposite, with its safe playgrounds and open-to the public-tennis courts. Behind the property is the Moonee Ponds Creek with its beautiful revegetated reserves inviting picnics and walks but also offers a cycling route to the city or the Northern suburbs. Albion Street shopping strip with its bustling cafes and supermarket a short stroll away, zoned to Brunswick North West Primary School and the popular Strathmore Secondary College. The easy access to the 58 & 59 trams is handy to get into the city, the Albion St bus takes you to several train stations and Citylink offering both on and off ramps at Moreland Rd makes for swift commutes.

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