• Clever renovation of a classic inter-war home, striking the perfect balance of classical and contemporary

• Three oversized bedrooms, plentiful storage, revamped bathroom, laundry/second toilet

• Substantial living and kitchen/meals areas, entertainer’s courtyard, hydronic heating, split-system cooling, secure driveway

• Buses, trains, local cafés and bakery, acclaimed schools, new hospital, university, parks, under-construction RecWest

Rich with charisma and positioned to perfection, this thoroughly transformed prize strikes a brilliant balance of classical and contemporary, weaving inter-war provenance and renovated ease into the vibrancy for which the inner west is so beloved.

Private, quiet and secure behind its picket fence, the home is its own peaceful retreat away from noise and bustle. Ornate ceilings and cornices, picture rails and decorative brickwork headline the array of details keeping character the centrepiece, while a smartly worked, cleverly adaptable layout proves as perfect for a family as downsizers and professionals. A wealth of robe space joins a revamped bathroom in serving three oversized bedrooms, while a garden backdrop brings a touch of calm to considerable living and kitchen/meals spaces.

Set back from the street and removed from thoroughfares, a broad rear courtyard is great for Sunday barbecues and drinks on summer evenings, while thriving natives anchor flourishing gardens at the core of the home’s identity. Comfortable without a thing to do, other highlights include hydronic heating, split-system heating/cooling, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, a combined laundry/second toilet, heat-pump hot water, roof storage and a new, secure driveway.

Why you’ll love this location:

With the 410 Bus streamlining access to Footscray’s heart, it’s only a short stroll to Gordon Street Bakery, great coffee at West 48, Footscray Primary and High Schools (both zoned), St John’s Primary, childcare centres, Victoria University, the new hospital, storied Whitten Oval, picturesque Footscray Park and under-construction RecWest between Barrett and Shorten Reserves.

Both Footscray and WeFo sections of Barkly Street sit nearby for diverse cuisine and extensive shopping, as do Highpoint, the Maribyrnong River, bike paths and West Footscray Station.

All information is believed to be accurate but should be independently verified by interested parties. All dimensions and areas, including land size, are approximate.