19 Morris Road, Woodend, Vic 3442

Built in the 1940s, this three bedroom house has character and charm in spades. Nothing needs to be done - the exterior walls have been clad in maintenance-free aluminium, the tin roof was refurbished only two years ago, and it has been freshly painted throughout.

The formal lounge has striking glossy black timber floorboards and a working open fireplace. Typical of this period, there are battens on the ceiling and walls. The living room has French doors leading to the sunny timber deck. There are built in book shelves, and new carpet has just been laid. A cosy dining area has panelled timber walls and lovely views of the garden.

The kitchen has been updated without losing any of its appeal. A combination of dark stained timber has been used for the cupboard doors and benchtops, with gloss white featuring on the trim and cupboard sides. A servers window looks into the living room and dining room, and classic black and white checkerboard flooring has been laid. There is a gas cooker and a large pantry.

In the bathroom, a gorgeous lead-light window takes pride of place in an Empire themed feature wall. There are more stained glass features elsewhere in the house.

The spacious main bedroom has ceiling and wall battens, and the third bedroom or study has a built in robe.

The property is serviced with mains gas which includes central heating, water and cooker.

The garden is delightful, with a riot of colourful cottage plantings, winding gravel paths, and mature leafy trees. A fabulous timber shed has its own inviting deck and white painted barn doors, whilst a spacious chook house with chook run gives the hens a safe place to scratch around. There are a series of vegetable garden beds and a variety of fruit trees which include plum, nectarine, cherry, peach, apricot, apple and crab apple plus youngberry, red currant and kiwi fruit vines. Tank water supplies the garden, and there is a pond and built in barbeque.

A long carport is able to accommodate 3 cars comfortably, and Tuscan Toppings have recently been laid on the driveway.

There is a very rural feel to this property and its quiet neighbourhood, but it is only a few kilometres from the railway station and town centre.

Packed with period charm, it is as easy to maintain as a brand new home, but with years of character ready for the taking.