Situated on a spacious and wide allotment, conveniently located just moments away from bushland tracks and trails, while still just a five-minute drive to the city center, lies this well presented retro gem. Boasting original mid-century modern proportions and charming details throughout, this move-in ready home stands out as a truly unique offering. Ideal for families in search of a distinctive and stylish home with ample indoor space and exceptional outdoor living options, this property presents a move-in ready opportunity with its close proximity to amenities, catering to a wide range of potential buyers.
- Ever popular Spring Gully locale; situated on the city fringe within easy distance to bushland walking tracks, primary schools and LaTrobe University
- Generous room proportions throughout
- Fantastic indoor/outdoor living options including new in-ground fully fenced pool
- Large suburban allotment
Set back from the road, the property showcases a paved driveway providing abundant off-street parking alongside a double carport. A stone-paved footpath leads to the front entrance, where a welcoming foyer opens into a generously-sized and light filled lounge and dining area. Exquisite features like high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows offering scenic views of native trees, and a striking freestanding solid fuel heater in original copper accentuates the atmosphere of this space. Adjacent to the living area, a spacious master bedroom, complete with two walls of built-in robes, a ceiling fan, and a renovated ensuite. Another versatile room branching off from the living area could function as a study, home library, or nursery. From the dining area, a doorway leads to a light-filled kitchen equipped with ample storage, including a utility room with laundry facilities, and access to the side yard.
The bedroom wing of the house, can be closed off for privacy and quiet, features a second expansive and sunlit living space with large windows and sliding doors overlooking the pool and lawn area beyond. Two additional generously-sized bedrooms enjoy ceiling fans and extensive built-in robes, while an immaculate original family bathroom, a separate toilet, and extra storage complete this section of the house.
The well-kept and designed side yard beckons with its fully-fenced in-ground swimming pool, lush lawn, and a paved courtyard complete with a BBQ area. Wrapping around the house, a wide verandah extends from the side to the rear, inviting year-round alfresco living and glass sliding doors from the lounge provides seamless indoor to outdoor living and stunning views of gardens and established trees from almost every room. The lower level of the garden showcases built-in garden beds featuring well-established native plants, a cozy fire pit, vegetable garden and chookpen with plenty of scope to add your own touches.
Additional features:
- Split system heating and cooling
- Wood burning heater
- Quality kitchen appliances including Smeg dishwasher and Bosch, wall oven and four-burner gas cooktop
- Fully fenced in-ground swimming pool and pool shed
- Water tank
- Chook pen
- Access to the backyard from both sides of the house
- Excellent off-street parking