THIS double brick Victorian home on a prime corner allotment has been in the same family for more than a century and shows all the hallmarks of a property that’s been loved and cared for over time.
It also means it’s a great candidate for renovation – solid as the day it was built, and with great heritage features such as 14-foot ceilings, stunning leadlight windows, an arched hallway and so much more.
The front section of the home has the traditional Victorian floor plan; three bedrooms off the central hallway – two with split-systems – and a formal lounge room with a split-system as well as gas heating.
The back section of the home has evolved over time and includes separate bath and shower rooms, a sitting room/office with its own heating, a laundry, and a large kitchen with gas oven, grill and cooktop, plenty of cupboard space and room for a large dining setting. With so much space, it would renovate beautifully.
An historical treasure lies beneath the bathroom, with a trap door revealing steps that lead to a large cellar. It’s not only a great place to store wine and preserves, but at over 25 square metres it’s also a useable and quirky living space, especially in the heat of summer.
Outside is a large area paved in original red brick, with a double carport, a brilliant old shed/workshop, outside loo, and obvious potential to develop a more formal outdoor entertaining area. There’s definitely space to extend the home too (STCA).
Driveway access is via Rowan Street and the property is only two blocks from High Street with its post office, shops and public transport to the CBD.
A great opportunity to invest in Bendigo history.