By Carole Levy
When this one was built nearly 40 years ago, it would have been the pinnacle of that era’s style thanks to the high-level craftsmanship employed in its customised design. The house is a rock-solid gem with enormous scope for changes to allow it to sing from today’s song sheet.
Entry is under a porch to a tiled entry way with a step-down carpeted lounge room to the left. Raked timber ceilings with exposed beams, timber panels on walls and lots of exposed brickwork define the look of this room, as they do in others. A fireplace provides an inviting focal point.
5 Bowman Street, Werribee, 3030
- Barry Plant Werribee: 9731 8888
- Price: Contact agent
- Private sale
- Find out more about this property on domain.com.au
A large tiled family room has the same features, with the addition of a bar, lots of built-in bookshelves and a door to a courtyard with a pond. Bifolds connect family and lounge rooms with the casual meals zone abutting the kitchen, while differing floor levels between spaces are in keeping with its late-’70s style.
The kitchen has white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, a 900mm cooker under a copper canopy rangehood, dishwasher and a circular brekkie bench of the kind so trendy at the time.
Two fitted bedrooms are off the entry hall, including the main with walk-in robe and en suite, as well as floorboards and a split-system. Two more bedrooms right at the back flank a separate toilet and fully tiled main bathroom with a spa.
The meals area opens wide to an undercover alfresco area with brick paving underfoot, while wisteria spills over an attached open pergola above decking.
The backyard, with a shed in each corner, has a timber deck open to the sunshine, along with vegie boxes. A high hedge creates privacy and lawn adds islands of green.
The double garage has stairs down a secret bonus – a wine cellar, an asset normally reserved for high-end properties.
The property also features slab hydronic heating and split-systems.
The block is about 650 square metres and Werribee Secondary College, Princes Freeway entry and Watton Street eateries and shops are moments away.
A warm, inviting and timeless abode, this one deserves to be on the radar of savvy buyers.
