22 Thomas Street, Mitcham, Vic 3132

When opportunity this good comes knocking, you need to sit up and take notice. Set on a prime flat corner allotment of 884sqm approx. this character weatherboard home provides an abundance of options for the astute buyer. Well accommodated, it is move in ready, however the scope of improvements that could be made to the fabulous home are limited only by your imagination. Surrounded by a picket fence and pretty gardens, you're greeted by a fully enclosed entry with glass surrounds on the north and east sides, making it an enticing place to sit and ponder the day ahead whilst enjoying the warmth of the morning sun in your favourite chair. Entering the main home, you'll immediately notice the height of the ceilings and the generous width of the hallways. The master bedroom is at the front of the home, in its own wing that offers a private ensuite and a large dressing room with built-in cupboards on either side. The dressing room allows numerous uses; it would make a wonderful nursery or perhaps a quiet study, away from the main living zones of the home. There are three further bedrooms serviced by a central bathroom; two of these have built-in robes whilst the third is larger in size and is currently being used as a spacious home office. It has dual entrance ways which provide potential to serve as a home based business with clients accessing it through the light filled sun room at the back of the home. The lounge/dining room is expansive, allowing family members to pursue different interests whilst sharing the space comfortably. It boasts original features such as intricate ceiling roses, picture rails, decorative cornices and an inviting open fire place with a brick surround, mantle and hearth; the perfect place to enjoy the ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter day. The adjoining kitchen/meals area has a long breakfast bench, excellent storage throughout plus a large window all of which add to the appeal of the room. From here you have pleasing views through the sunroom to the sprawling backyard and the gorgeous Pine Oak trees that provide a lush green canopy throughout summer and a stunning display in autumn. There is an alfresco deck for outdoor entertaining and a large yard that houses a double garage, accessible via Harrison Street plus an enormous shed, also with a frontage to Harrison Street and perfect for a tradesman, a car enthusiast or those with hobbies that need space above and beyond what most homes have the ability to offer. The home has pleasing additions such as gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split system heating and air-conditioning and access via an attic ladder to the roof cavity that provides additional storage space. This fabulous property lends itself to many exciting prospects; renovate the existing home, building on the existing character and charm to create the forever family home you've always dreamed of, or extend the home if additional accommodation is required, with peace of mind knowing that the outdoor space will not be heavily compromised due to the generous land size. You could also act on the potential to subdivide the block, either developing it yourself or selling a portion to subsidise your own project (STCA). The location of this home also adds to the vast appeal; in a highly desirable location amongst other quality homes, you are walking distance to Mitcham and Heatherdale train stations, Mitcham shopping centre for an array of shops, restaurants and a large supermarket, popular schools, open green spaces and walking tracks such as Halliday Park, Antonio Park, Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve and the Eastlink trail. Close proximity to Eastlink/Eastern Freeway and all that they offer, plus Eastland shopping centre which is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment (due to be completed mid 2016). With so many options, the hardest part will be choosing just one; inspect now to avoid disappointment.