Located in the heart of Golden Square and set on a large corner allotment measuring over a quarter acre in size, this beautiful grand period home has stood the test of time to be ready now for a new lease on life! A very unique and hard to find property, these types of period homes are extremely highly sought after and will automatically appeal to lovers of the character and charm of yesteryear. Make no mistake, there is some hard work ahead of you but the properties potential and reward at the end is something of an anomaly in the local market at present!
Boasting all of its stunning original features and oozing the type of character and class that is often lacking in modern architecture, it is ripe for renovation and restoration. In reasonably good structural order for its age, the home has been restumped and other aspects have been well maintained. However, it is over 100 years old and will still require someone with the experience, foresight and budget to bring it up to modern day standards and make this grand old family home grand once again!
The existing floor plan is spacious, and has proportionably big rooms to work with. Cosmetically, most of the interior will need updating so a reasonable budget is required here. 15ft high ceilings and extra wide hallways give an extra feeling of space, and beautiful big timber windows with stunning stained glass allow natural light to filter through. Other notable period features include pressed metal ceilings, decorative cornice, original light fittings, open fire places with mantles, decorative fret work, timber floors and shady verandas to name a few.
An expansive central hallway leads to all parts of the home. Currently, four big carpeted bedrooms provide accommodation, three of which have existing fire places. A single bathroom services the home but will need immediate work. The huge central lounge is classic of the era, and is absolutely the highlight of the interior. Boasting a central fireplace and recently restored stained glass windows, it will have you salivating on what is achievable here. At the rear of the home is the kitchen which was added at some point through the years, and boasts a sizeable cellar underneath its floor boards. This area will require some immediate attention and some thought on its best configuration. A second living area lies adjacent – a good size and again featuring an open fire place, and completing the internal layout is the original kitchen with original brick fireplace and wood stove/oven, which now serves as a laundry and storage area. A ducted heating system is in place but will require some testing do determine its current status.
Outside, the fully fenced and established allotment measures a sizeable 1012m2, with beautiful established gardens at the front and plenty of lawn area at the back for a family. There is an external wash house and toilet, tank water storage, and a thriving veggie patch. Sundry shedding is in place, with room to construct a newer larger shed if required, and off street parking is accessed on the Panton Street side of the property. There is so much room for future ideas – including a pool, extension of the house and so much more. The choice is yours!
Properties like this are so rare and so sought after, there will be buyers waiting to come out of the woodwork for a project such as this that is worthy of dedicating your time and money to. Close to Golden Square amenities and a short easy drive to the Bendigo CBD, call now to arrange a private inspection and turn your vision into a reality!
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