136 Olinda Street, Quarry Hill, Vic 3550

Close to everything, this California bungalow home is sure to tug on the heart strings. The weatherboard, gabled-roof abode exudes a lovely warmth and feel, due in part to the mix of Baltic pine floorboards,lead light windows and warm tones throughout. Many original details remain such as brass light switches, picture rails, high ceilings and wall friezes.
But there are contemporary influences as well with the choice of wall colours and open-plan living. A sitting room at the front of the house could be used as another bedroom. It has an open fireplace, with a decorative timber surround and tiled hearth. Infused with natural light, the main and second bedrooms, two of three, have ceiling fans and feature walls. The third is presently used as a study.
In the lounge room a gas heater is set into a red-brick wall with a stunning timber mantle which provides a great point of interest. There's also split-system cooling.
A graceful archway opens to a dining room.
The kitchen is large and has an upright gas stove, and oodles of room for a dining setting. Solid-fuel heating keeps things toasty. A laundry and three-piece bathroom would respond well to some updating.
Two sets of french doors open the house up to outdoor living. There's a timber deck with room for a casual dining setting and barbecue and beyond this is a thoughtfully planted formal garden.