PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT.Held in the same family and virtually untouched since 1926; this classic State Bank Bungalow of six main rooms, sited on a generous corner allotment, presents an exciting opportunity for the creative renovator or developer (STCC).

Both house and garden have seen better days but the bones are good, particularly outside where all the hard landscaping has been professionally executed and recent improvements include an impressive carport for four vehicles, double iron garage/workshop and a magnificent pergola for backyard entertaining.

A deep veranda is the gateway to a wide tiled hallway with a pleasing fretwork divide, leading to handsomely proportioned rooms boasting high ceilings, liberal windows and a complement of character fireplaces. Beneath the floor coverings are timber floors that should respond well to a sand and polish.

Presently disposed as two double bedrooms, the front rooms are awash with natural light courtesy of the home’s north-facing aspect, with one also benefiting from excellent built-in storage either side of an original fireplace.

The lounge is the largest room and features a fireplace with an instant gas heater while, opposite, the eat-in kitchen maintains the character vibe with an impressive range of retro storage including an appealing buffet unit.

A smaller room next door is versatile as a third bedroom or study.

At the rear, an old lean-to houses a large scullery leading to a functional bathroom and separate toilet at one end, and a snug TV room, curiously kitchen-like with an extensive array of built-in units, at the other.

This whole back section could be knocked off to accommodate your dream additions, with plenty more room to extend further into the ample backyard.

Complete with heating and cooling, ceiling fans and an alarm system; this exciting project is also brilliantly accessible to the city and, to the coast and hills, via the Cross Road corridor.