Property Details
Property Type House
Land Size 787m2
Price Sold for $865,000
STUNNING PERIOD RESTORATION CLOSE TO CBD
This stunning home seamlessly blends old and new and is positioned in an fantastic location – one of Bendigo’s loveliest old streets and just a few minutes walk to the CBD, schools and the University.

The front of the house is true to the original 1900s build and offers an abundance of period features in an absolutely beautiful restoration. Behind a large shady tree is a gorgeous return verandah with decorative fretwork and next to a double carport.

Indoors, original details such as floorboards, timber-lined ceilings, picture railing, leadlight windows and doors, decorative ceiling roses and cornice and cast iron fireplace grates all add to the incredibly beautiful feeling of stepping back to a grander era.

The charming entry features pressed-metal style wallpaper, perfectly suiting the style of the home. To the right of the entry is a large lounge with beautiful windows overlooking the street and a fireplace with vintage timber mantle sitting over a Victorian-era cast iron grate.

Down the hall is one of four bedrooms. With double sash windows and a beautiful fireplace, this space is currently utilised as an office.

Turn the corner and find the great-sized master bedroom. Featuring a timber-lined ceiling, decorative fireplace and walk-through robe with period doors from both ends of the room opening into the robe, this room is filled with space and character.

Across the hall is a magnicificent light-filled bathroom. With incredible details such as double marble vanity with timber cabinetry, freestanding clawfoot bathtub, shower, toilet and brick fireplace, this room is simply outstanding.

Just when you think it can’t get any better, step through to the extension that, whilst offering all the advantages of modern living, is blended seamlessly with the original house. Retaining all the character and charm of the original building, the open plan kitchen, dining and living space features a stunning French-provincial style country kitchen with modern appliances, plenty of storage space and a large central island bench.

Off the dining room is a sliding door through to a large laundry, with access to the side of the property, and a fantastic storeroom with shelving.

From the living space is a hallway down to two bedrooms – both with walk-in robes, and one robe featuring a cleverly designed office nook. An additional room in this wing of the home could be utilised as a fifth bedroom, an extra lounge or a home office.

A bathroom, featuring a shower and marble top vanity, is next to a separate toilet. Double French doors from the lounge and from the open plan living space open to the yard. A lovely brick paved al fresco area and a lawn space leads down to a shed at the year of the garden and garden beds around the edge of the yard feature established planting including rose bushes.

Additional features include:
Fantastic period details throughout
Modern kitchen appliances including four-burner gas cooktop, electric oven with separate grill and dishwasher
Ducted heating and cooling
9 x 3m shed at rear
10,000 litre water tank
Access to the backyard from both sides of the home

In an area known for stunning historic properties and picturesque streets, this gorgeous home has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The sympathetic extension offers all the benefits of contemporary living and the flexible floorplan provides many options for a potential buyer. This is certainly a rare opportunity to secure a quality heritage property in a fantastic location.
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Bec Allen
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Glenn Rea
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