Hidden behind a high fence, this is a house that also hides its true inner character.
The rendered facade is the first clue that it’s been hit with the makeover wand and, once inside, this is borne out with a fresh, contemporary look.
Floating floorboards, timber and roller blinds and a crisp colour palette bring this older double-brick home bang up to date and, even though not huge, is a great fit for a small family or downsizer. It’s a solidly built little gem, the work of a local builder who knew his stuff.
The block is about 850 square metres and every bit of surrounding gardens is neat and attractive. Toorak elms march along the front fence, with weeping cherries and a mop top adding to the greenery. Out back it’s all about spacious lawn edged with silver birches and agapanthus, with a lime tree thrown in.
The front door at the side opens to a hall which veers left to a laundry, separate toilet, three bedrooms and a slick bathroom with a spa and semi-recessed, square vanity basin atop Caesarstone. Each bedroom has timber blinds and wardrobes. The main bedroom has a split-system and ceiling fan, another has a pair of arched windows, and the third has a feature wall in soft pink. To the right of the entry hall is the kitchen with ample cupboards, an Emilia stainless-steel wall oven, a gas cooktop and dishwasher.
Beyond is the dual-level lounge-dining room, a mix of floorboards and carpet, where a smart Coonara wood heater makes a modern focal point. A full-width, fenced deck beneath a pitched ceiling with fans is a well-designed relaxation spot destined for much use.
In a quiet street but in the thick of things, the property has a carport and a 10.5×7.5-metre shed with two roller doors.
