44 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, Vic 3078

Located just round the corner from Fairfield Station and Station street cafes, this double-fronted 1890s residence has been carefully renovated to maximise light and space. With a wide bullnose verandah, block-fronted façade and pretty cottage garden, the house has immediate street appeal. Entry from the ornate leadlight-surround front door is to an ultra wide hallway floored in Baltic pine. A classic Victorian layout provides three spacious bedrooms and a gracious sitting room opening to either side of the hall. The original rooms feature two open fireplaces with cedar overmantels, elaborate cornice work and ceiling roses. The hallway continues through a central doorway to sympathetically designed modern extension, beginning with a large and bright tiled bathroom with clawfoot bath and separate shower, a full sized laundry and powder room. Set to one side of the hall, the sunny kitchen is well equipped with new appliances, pantry and generous preparation surfaces. The kitchen is open through a servery to an expansive high-ceilinged living and dining area. French doors open to a roofed verandah overlooking the north-facing paved and landscaped rear garden, which includes mature trees, a workshop (power installed) and a cubby house. One side is a driveway and carport, while the other provides utility storage.
Fitted with ducted heating and reverse-cycle airconditioning, here is a property equipped for stylish family living. Yarra Parklands are at the end of the quiet tree-lined street, and Westgarth and Clifton Hill shopping are close by.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd