Held by the one owner for more than two decades, this double-brick home’s solid bones have stood the test of time.
An air of yesteryear prestige permeates throughout, things like dado walls, fireplace and glass-brick windows are all striking original features, but the house also has intrinsic appeal for the contemporary lifestyle.
Living rooms are on the ground level — a lounge room impresses with its traditional open fireplace, polished marine ply floorboards and expansive windows with block-out curtains and pelmets. It adjoins a light-filled living room which provides easy access to the carpeted staircase with charming timber balustrades under a ceiling fan.
A family-meals area has vinyl flooring and leads to an original kitchen with timber-trimmed laminate cabinetry, a Westinghouse wall oven and a cook-top with four gas burners.
Arranged around a large retro-style bathroom with spa and double shower are three bedrooms, two of which have large fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has twin wardrobes and front garden views. Upstairs, two bedrooms have pleasant rooftop views and flank a bathroom, making them ideal for kids and guests.
The house easily caters to modern lifestyles: an alfresco entertainment area has a brick barbecue and there’s extensive brick paving, providing space for boat and trailer.
A stylish backyard with lemon and apricot trees is another highlight and a circular driveway, double carport and water tanks are among the extras. The house is close to kindergartens, schools, transport and the Werribee Plaza.
