23 Malabar Road, Blackburn, Vic 3130

Epitomising Edwardian charm and featuring a tessellated-tile front porch, this single-level weatherboard home occupies a low-maintenance allotment in a sought-after street. Freshly painted and graced with timber floors, the elegant house features 3 bedrooms (all with BIRs), 2 living areas, a courtyard and landscaped front gardens. Boasting a separate bath and shower, the bathroom is flooded with natural light, accompanied by a separate toilet off the laundry. The lounge and dining room features a bay window and open fireplace, while the family room flows outside to a Tuscan-inspired, walled courtyard for private outdoor living and entertaining. Illuminated by a skylight the central kitchen has a gas cooker and dishwasher. Period details include: high ceilings with decorative cornices and sash windows, complementing ducted heating, ceiling fans, air-conditioner, TV/Foxtel points, plus a shed and carport. Nestled between the hubs of Blackburn and Box Hill, this character-filled house is within walking distance of Laburnum station, Box Hill High School and oval, with buses, cafes and shops at your fingertips.