38 Francis Street, Blackburn, Vic 3130
Sold: $1,080,000 (12-17-2014)- hotel 4
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The charm & popularity of red clinker brick homes never diminishes, so finding one that still has enough scope to put your own mark on, in a prized Blackburn location is a real find! Upon entry you'll be greeted by 2 substantial bedrooms with sunny aspects & BIRs, serviced by a large central bathroom. There is a large open plan formal sitting & formal dining room with feature ceiling & a marble OFP to keep you warm on those cold winter nights. The adjacent kitchen is updated & features S/S appliances including a freestanding 900mm cooktop/oven & LG dishwasher. The substantial family/meals area overlooks both a pleasing brick paved courtyard, great for an alfresco meal, & a sizeable child friendly yard, complete with a solid wooden fort & sandpit for hours of play! 2 further bedrooms with BIRs, & a powder room & laundry complete the interior of the spacious home. Many appealing features including polished Baltic Pine floorboards throughout much of the home, high ceilings, decorative cornices, feature wallpaper, GDH/split system cooling, ceiling fans, alarm, large windows allowing abundant light to flow through, picket fence, established gardens including apples, passion fruit, lemons, peaches & berries, red brick detailing used in landscaping & 4 car garage, Complimenting the home is the prime location; one that is renowned for its community spirit & many local events! Close to parkland, quality schools such as Blackburn Primary & Blackburn Secondary College, walking distance to both Blackburn North Shopping Centre, the quality cafes/restaurants in South Parade Blackburn as well as Blackburn railway station. Move in now & live comfortably for many years to come, or slowly make minor updates & create your perfect dream home!