24 Cooke Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

Versatility is the key to this chic, two-storey 1930s house set in 704 m2 approx. in the Strathmore Secondary College zone. Beautifully maintained by one family for almost 40 years, the solid clinker brick house has a luxuriant, north facing garden and is just two doors from Salmon Reserve, making this a premium address for active kids. The elegant front room – featuring ash floorboards and Georgian style mullioned windows – opens to the slate porch and is linked by double doors to the living room, meals area and kitchen, creating one enormous space perfect for entertaining large gatherings. The house was built in 1935 for Mr Millard, owner of the Austral Wire Fence & Gate Company in Brunswick, and his exactitude lives on in the carefully updated timber kitchen featuring a double sink made by his factory. The Blanco 900mm gas range and Bosch dishwasher ensure up to date convenience. The meals area has crockery cupboards and the living room a working open fireplace. Two ground floor double bedrooms are complemented by a first floor bedroom (BIR) plus large study with desk in a superb attic conversion by Williams & Boag. Further inclusions: Modern bathroom with shower and separate toilet, large laundry with storage, rear pergola deck, evaporative cooling (first floor), water tank, citrus trees, single garage with gated driveway plus tandem off street parking for three cars.