32 Gardenia Street, Blackburn, Vic 3130
Sold: $1,205,000 (04-12-2014)- hotel 4
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Brilliant federation home in a prized position
Boasting a traditional Federation facade, this early Blackburn home is adorned with beautiful period features, modern inclusions and glorious light-filled spaces, plus a semi-self-contained studio above the double garage. The front of the house remains true to its heritage, featuring soaring 3m ceilings, Baltic Pine floors, sash windows and 3 robed bedrooms: the main with an ensuite and bedroom 2 with a decorative open fireplace. A loft study features north-facing Velux sky windows, accompanying 2 period-inspired bathrooms.
A formal sitting room also features an open fireplace, accessing the kitchen, meals area and stunning conservatory-style family room. Stainless Steel Smeg appliances grace the gourmet kitchen, complementing glass splashbacks, under-cabinet lighting and a dishwasher. The meals area steps down to a slate-tiled family room featuring vaulted 5m ceilings, a wood heater and French doors to the backyard garden. Outside, enjoy alfresco dining on the deck in the beautiful big backyard culminating in the studio and garage. With a downstairs ensuite, the attic-style top floor is an expansive games and bedroom area with dormer windows and split system climate control, perfect for independent teenagers retreat, guests or home businesses.
Further inclusions: central hydronic heating, evaporative cooling, ceiling fans, water tank and automated garage doors. Situated on a corner block, with rear lane access Blackburn station, buses, shops and cafes are literally at one end of the street, with Furness Park at the other.