This is a rare offering of a character rich bungalow in the tightly held and family friendly area of Melrose Park. Beautifully sited on a traditional allotment with manicured lawns and gardens emanating a peaceful botanic ambience, this sandstone fronted, solid brick bungalow (circa 1925), offers abundant character features across a fully restored 3 bedroom design, great for those moving up to more space, perfect for families with active children or a fantastic easy to rent' investment in bricks and mortar.
Stunning leadlight door and side windows greet us as we enter to a spacious hall where polished timber floors and feature timber fretwork combine. A traditional feature pendant light and ornate ceiling rose add to the appeal, providing a stylish character essence that flows throughout the 6 main rooms.
A generous living room boasts a combustion heater, French doors to the exterior and split system air conditioner. Neutral tones and character lighting meld in a semi open plan design with adjacent dining room and kitchen. The dining area is bright and spacious with a skylight and ceiling fan adding to the atmosphere, while a fabulous country style kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry, timber look benchtop, double sink with Pura Tap, modern appliances, temperature controlled hot water and feature down lighting.
The master bedroom boasts floor to ceiling, wall to wall built-in robes with mirror panel doors, enhancing a bright space with ornate ceiling and sash windows. Bedroom 2 is a double sized room and bedroom 3 boasts sliding door access to the rear yard. A heritage bathroom with bath over shower, separate toilet and laundry/lobby complete a tidy interior.
Entertain outdoors under a full width verandah that overlooks the rear yard where established trees and plants, sweeping lawns, a cubby house and storage shed create a fabulous traditional garden. A solid brick single garage offers drive through parking to a spacious patio, completing a wonderful family home that is bound to appeal.
Briefly:
* Circa 1925, restored and revitalized sandstone fronted Bungalow
* 6 main rooms with 3 bedrooms
* Leadlight features to front door and side window
* Hallway with ornate ceiling roses, timber fretwork and traditional pendant light
* Polished timber floors, neutral tones and 3.05m ceilings throughout
* Spacious living room with combustion heater, French doors to the exterior and split system air conditioner
* Dining room with ceiling fan and skylight
* Country style kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, double sink with Pura Tap, modern appliances, temperature controlled hot water and feature down lighting
* Master bedrooms with, ceiling fan plus floor to ceiling, wall to wall built-in robes (mirror panel doors)
* Bedroom 2 of double proportion
* Bedroom 3 with sliding door access to the rear yard
* Heritage bathroom with shower over bath
* Lobby / laundry with double concrete trough
* Separate toilet
* Single solid brick drive through garage
* Full width rear verandah overlooking rear yard
* Rear yard with manicured gardens, established trees and sweeping lawns
* Cubby house and 2 garden sheds
Relaxing with friends at the corner shops is easy with choices like Little Fig Caf, Becks Bakery or the Rice Bar. Edwardstown Primary School is within walking distance with Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, Westbourne Park Primary and Cabra Dominican College within a 3km radius. Public transport is a short walk to Winston Avenue and quality shopping can be found at Castle Plaza, Cumberland Park, Mitcham and Unley Shopping Centres.
This one is well worth a look!
9 Rowell Road
Melrose Park
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