17 Russell Avenue, Woodend, Vic 3442

This solidly built brick veneer is in an older, well-established part of Woodend. Close to the primary school and the council walking track, and a short walk to the town centre, it is ready for a makeover.

The three bedrooms have robes, and the master bedroom has an ensuite.

The comfortable open plan living area has two sources of heating – wood fire with brick hearth and a gas wall furnace- and large windows.

The kitchen has solid pine cabinet doors, which would be transformed with a coat of paint. The small wall tiles in shades of coffee and chocolate have returned to favour and are currently the height of fashion. There is an electric wall oven and hot plates.

The adjacent meals area has a compact breakfast bar and access to a paved area at the side of the house via large sliding glass doors.

Beneath the carpet are the original floorboards that would come up beautifully with sanding and polishing.

The garden is unruly and needs a firm hand, but there are some lovely mature deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, both in the front and back. The back yard is very large and grassy, with a small timber shed. There is a double carport and good fencing. The area beside the house, outside the meals area, is very spacious and would make a wonderful and private patio or outdoor entertaining area.

Russell Avenue’s star is rising. So close to the centre of town, it has been overlooked until now, but recent interest has seen an increase in sales to astute investors and renovators. Beat the rush by securing a foothold at a bargain price.