Weatherboard and roughcast Californian bungalow sited on the high side of Somerville retains many original features and oozes charm and character from every corner.
Behind the picket fence, the circa 1920′s home displays the characteristic front facade with wide porch supported by fluted masonry pillars.
From the front porch, double front entry doors featuring art deco-style lead-light panes open to an entry foyer with polished hardwood flooring disappearing down the hallway.
The front two bedrooms have high decorative ceilings, picture rails around the walls and double- hung sash windows with the same art deco lead-light panels filtering light into every corner.
Original lounge room features timber wall panelling topped with plate shelves, brick fireplace with gas heater insert, decorative cornice and a stunning domed ceiling.
The main bathroom has been remodelled to include a claw-foot bath with shower, vanity and wc while a second bathroom/laundry eases the early morning rush.
Open-plan kitchen, dining and a large extension housing a second living room creates a great space for families to spread out with glass doors opening to a large merbau sundeck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing over Sunday brunch.
The big back yard with established shade trees and gardens enjoys a level of privacy not often seen with 3mt high fencing. Neat and easily-managed, it includes a paved sitting area fringed with olive trees, garden shed and room to add a pool if desired. There’s a single carport in the side driveway but a car is hardly necessary with everything so close. Walk to the university, the city, railway station, schools including Bendigo South East College and local shops including cafes, pharmacy and hairdresser.