141 High Street, Woodend, Vic 3442

In an earlier life, this was Woodend’s ambulance station but a high-quality renovation and extension have seen it reborn as a comfortable and beautiful 24 sq family home.

Respect for the heritage of the building is evident in the restored front of the house, with its red bricks and characteristic triple-front styling, and in the decorative internal features, such as elaborate cornice and picture rails.

The interior has been transformed with a large two storey extension and stylish renovations to the living and kitchen areas.

The large kitchen has easy clean laminate benches and cupboards, and smart splashbacks in small white tiles. There is an abundance of storage space, with under-bench and full-height cupboards. There is a large gas cooker, stainless steel rangehood and double-drawer dishwasher, and rainwater supplied by a dedicated tank.

Like the kitchen, the meals area has durable tiled floors. A door provides access to the expansive timber deck. The adjacent lounge room has picture rails, decorative plaster features and a beautiful fireplace with a modern and efficient insert.

A large living room is located at the other end of the house. It has quality carpet, reverse cycle air-conditioning, and many windows, including French doors.

Two bedrooms and the study are located on the ground floor. Both bedrooms have built in robes with mirrored doors, while the study has a useful and attractive custom-built desk and overhead shelving.

The spacious master bedroom is located in quiet privacy at the top of the stairs. It is a very large space, ideal for use as a parents’ retreat. The gorgeous ensuite bathroom has a his and hers vanity, a spa-jet bath and a double shower. There is a long walk-in-robe, with double overhead shelving and a floor length window.

Easy winter comfort is provided by mains gas central heating throughout.

Extensive landscaping works have been undertaken. The result is a low maintenance garden, with timber decking, brick patios, paths and retaining walls providing private outdoor rooms and living areas. There are large grassy expanses and lush garden beds of mature trees and shrubs.

There is an excellent freestanding timber garage with panel-lift door, and shed, as well as mains gas, sewer and water.

On an elevated site with fabulous views over the township, it is opposite the primary school, and is a very short walk from the town centre.