Step into a unique piece of Ballarat history, a former 1890s butcher shop that's been lovingly transformed into a warm, character-filled family home bursting with personality and charm.
With its standout street appeal and rich heritage features, this is not your average renovation. This four-bedroom, two-living space home effortlessly blends original craftsmanship with quirky touches and thoughtful updates that make it truly one-of-a-kind.
Upon entry, you're greeted by a wide, welcoming hallway lined with beautifully resanded original timber floors. Soaring ceilings give a sense of space, while restored shiplap cladding and multiple original exposed fireplaces keep the home's old-world soul alive.
Four generous bedrooms line the hallway, two featuring original fireplaces, all bathed in natural light. The largest, at the front of the home, is incredibly versatile, ideal as a grand master bedroom, a home office, or even a second living space depending on your needs.
Further down the hall, the home offers a spacious formal dining/living room complete with an ornate fireplace and leafy outlooks, the perfect setting for long, laughter-filled dinners.
Opposite, the kitchen and main family living zone is full of charm. With garden views on all sides, the open-plan space includes a rustic exposed brick fireplace, timber benchtops, integrated dishwasher, a 900mm freestanding oven and cooktop, and loads of storage. It's the kind of kitchen you'll want to cook in and linger over a cuppa afterward. Step outside through French doors onto a sun-drenched deck and into a garden that feels like a private sanctuary, established, abundant, and filled with surprises.
The main bathroom is a standout, with a walk-in tiled shower, stone vanity, and a freestanding bath that gives serious boutique retreat vibes. Nearby you will find a powder room with a second toilet. The adjoining laundry is practical yet full of personality, complete with more French doors that open onto a second decked alfresco area, perfect for morning coffee or entertaining.
All this with ultimate year-round comfort with efficient gas central heating and wide-opening doors that invite in cool, refreshing breezes-perfect for every season.
Outdoors, the magic continues. The garden wraps around the home and offers multiple zones to relax, entertain or potter about. A mix of flowering plants, lush shrubs and an array of fruit trees make it a garden lover's paradise. There's also a fully powered double garage and carport offering ample room for vehicles and trailers or whatever your lifestyle requires.
This home is ideally located just 5 minutes from the Ballarat CBD, a 2-minute walk to schools and public transport, and local shops. Directly across the road, a beautiful park offers open green space, ideal for unwinding or letting the kids run free or utilise the bike tracks with your Mountain Bike through the bushland of Black Hill Reserve.
Contact me today for more information or arrange your private inspection, homes like this are rarely offered and never forgotten.
***Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the above information. However, prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own due diligence***
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