The perfect blend of old and new, this substantial 4 bedroom home offers two levels of fabulous inner city living without the parking or privacy issues. Set back and hidden from the street behind a soundproof fence, the garden provides immediate relief from the street. The high brick wall and established trees resemble a European walled garden, a private, secure sanctuary.
The double red brick home includes lead light windows in the front two rooms. A spacious formal entrance hall leads to a formal lounge and office with original open fireplace and lead-light bay window, both offering views to the garden. The home is set on approx. 700 sq.m.
Beyond the original front rooms, the home opens into an expansive north-facing kitchen/meals and family living room. The storage-rich kitchen includes induction cook-top, electric under-bench oven, fully integrated dishwasher, integrated power points and an island bench
The kitchen area opens onto a sunny north facing timber deck and herb garden.
The ground level also includes laundry, WC and main bedroom complete with modern ensuite and walk-in robe.
Upstairs contains hardwood timber floors and a second north-facing open living area and a kitchenette. The double glass doors give access to a sunny deck with views of the city and cathedral. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs all with built in robes. A second bathroom with vanity, oversized shower and WC.
Recent updates include 6kw solar system, roller door to garage, security doors, new carpet, repainted, new curtains and blinds.
Access to the three-car undercover parking/ workshop area is via a private driveway off Violet Street. The area has ample power points and sensor lights and could easily be fully enclosed.
This versatile property is less than 800m from the city fountain, just across the road from Girton Grammar and only 3 blocks from St John of God Hospital. With commercial zoning, private access, the rare inner city garden, 3 separate living areas and 4 bedrooms its only your imagination that will limit the potential of this property. The home has ducted gas heating and RC air-conditioning and gas hws.