- Practical location: walking distance to La Trobe Athletics Track and Bendigo Creek Trail; less than 2km to La Trobe University and five minutes’ drive to CBD; bus stop just down the street
- Original heritage features including wrought iron detail on façade; timber flooring; high ceilings; picture railing; decorative cornice and ceiling roses; stained glass windows, and sash windows
- Contemporary detail including modern kitchen appliances, plumbing for fridge, spacious laundry and ample built-in storage
- Two living areas
- Large carport with workshop space (concrete flooring, lights, power, built-in shelving)
- Solar panels x10

Built in 1910, this charming Victorian cottage was the original farmhouse on the Friswell’s farm in Flora Hill. The history and character are apparent from the outset, with stone steps leading up the wide porch under a bullnose veranda with ornate iron fretwork. Just minutes to the centre of Bendigo, the home is within walking distance to La Trobe University, the Bendigo Creek Trail, sporting reserve, hotel and café. Absolutely ideal for a buyer seeking a move-in ready property with heritage appeal, this home enjoys plenty of living space. A beautiful front garden sits behind the neat picket fence and a driveway to one side of the home leads to a large carport.

The main entry opens into a central hallway with an abundance of original detail on display. Three bedrooms are positioned at the front the house with the spacious master and ensuite off to one side. A formal lounge with custom library shelving is located in the centre of the home and at the rear is a spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining room. This light-filled room enjoys Red Gum timber benchtops, granite splashback, original brickwork and window seat in the lounge area. A spacious laundry with separate toilet, and a family bathroom with clawfoot freestanding bathtub complete the floorplan. The rear door opens out to a veranda that runs along the width of the house and overlooks a lush back garden, lawn area and courtyard ideal for entertaining.

Additional features:
- Ducted evaporative air conditioning and ducted floor heating
- Fireplace with cast iron insert in formal lounge (not in use)
- Ceiling fans
- Modern kitchen appliances including five-burner gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher
- Secure vehicle access and off-street parking to carport
- Custom cabinetry including built-in storage in all bedrooms and library shelving in formal lounge
- Quality curtains and pelmets throughout
- Outdoor paved courtyard with brick fireplace
- Water tanks x 3 (inc. pump to garden beds)
- Beautifully landscaped front and rear garden with established planting and mature trees (watering system to garden beds)
- Ideally oriented for year-round sun and light