Indicative Sale Price: $640,000 – $690,000.
Elders Easy Sale Closes Wednesday 9 March, 11:00am at 46 Queen Street, Bendigo.

Look closely. Do you see what they can? There are some people among us with the enviable traits of creative flair, a sense of adventure, and business savvy. While the majority of us can easily appreciate that this property currently offers a beautiful and very comfortable home; others see more. They can see an untapped potential and a higher purpose for this address.

The circa 1950′s Art Deco residence is positioned about midway between Lansell Square shopping, and the central business district of Bendigo. What an enviable position for immediate access to public transport, the arts, tourist attractions, sports, theatres, boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, top schools, tuition, allied health, commerce and other quality Bendigo services.

As you consider this property, also give attention to those around it. When you do, you will note the nearby Healthworks Medical Clinic, Bendigo Sleep Lab, Feelgood Fitness, Gallo Coffee Co., Sandhurst Podiatry, oapl. Health and Mobility Centre, Power Grunt Hobby Shop and Aroma Massage Bendigo, just to name a few.

These properties have realised a higher purpose within the Residential Zone that they share with 440. Cutting to the chase – I’m suggesting there’s great scope for you to create a business premises here subject to council approval. Once created, the business could boast great access, excellent exposure, and a very attractive building. It ought to have prominent and professional signage to ensure business success and exposure.

Traits of the best of Art Deco architecture are showcased here. There are sleek, linear forms that are arranged and married with curved ornamental elements; such as brick and, most impressively, curved glass windows. The windows to the front are double glazed, and there is ducted evaporative cooling and a gas space heater. Beautiful timber floors, wall niches, decorative cornices, patterned brickwork, curving walls, etched glass front doors, and tall 10′ ceilings are an absolute delight.

Each of the three bedrooms have built in robes and are spacious enough to accommodate a queen size bed, and allow space for a desk and additional furniture. The rooms throughout could also be viewed as potential office spaces / consultation rooms, reception, waiting room, kitchen, staff recreation space etc.

Set on a quarter acre block (1,067m2) the property affords you the opportunity to transform it to be a most enviable home. By “transform”, I mean retaining and preserving the period home, while creating a new modern extension to the rear. A harmonious mix of old-meets-new. Seek council approval to remove the existing shedding to maximise access to the rear, then add new modern shedding, a pool, outdoor entertaining areas, beautiful easy-care gardens and landscaping. Or what incredible space for a business to create a private on-site car park for staff and customers. Others may see the greatest appeal as seeking a subdivision and development of the land.

A home, reno/extension, a business premises, subdivision, or development – what comes next for 440 is your business!

A copy of the Due Diligence checklist can be found at https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist