INVITING FAMILY HOME IN AN APPEALING LOCATION - $490000

Description

Set in the fashionable Brunswick East postcode off cosmopolitan Lygon Street is this inviting double-fronted weatherboard residence. Tastefully presented throughout, it offers a blend of period charm including high ceilings and polished floorboards coupled with modern features. The neutral tones throughout this home enhance interior decorating options. In recent years this home has been re-plastered and re-wired. The exterior is in excellent condition, the south side having been replaced only recently. The lock on the front door is a remote controlled deadlock, allowing simple and secure access for the new owners. Once inside, the welcoming wide entrance hallway reveals beautiful polished floorboards that lead off to an attractive spacious lounge room, and two well-proportioned bedrooms. Each of these rooms offers electric heating. These front rooms are wired for computers, television and telephone. Conveniently located at the end of the hallway is the bathroom, which has a toilet, shower and vanity basin. There is a generous open-plan dining/kitchen area, which is ideal for entertaining. This area has an air-conditioner and heater. The clean white L-shaped kitchen has a gas stove and boasts ample cupboard and bench space to suit the needs of a growing family. At the rear of the home is the third bedroom which is of generous proportions. An added bonus is a separate toilet and vanity basin positioned near the back door. Another sought-after feature is the rear north aspect of this home. Outside the back door is a concrete paved verandah suitable for summer BBQs with friends and family. The backyard offers a great space for children to play in and is pet-friendly. It has a good-sized grass area and various plantings in the border rows. To one side of the backyard is a garage with access from the rear laneway. There is scope for the new purchasers to add a front driveway if they choose. This complete package is close to parklands, schools, public transport, and Lygon Street shopping.