55 Bennett Street, Alphington, Vic 3078
Sold: $1,975,000 (05-20-2017)- hotel 4
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Enjoying an idyllic family lifestyle in its tree-lined position with Darebin Parklands at the end of the street, this tastefully renovated period home boasts a desirable blend of generously proportioned formal and informal living zones on an exceptional parcel of land (15.24m x 39.01m / 594m2 approx.). Behind the alluring façade complete with manicured front garden and terracotta gargoyle protectively overlooking from peak of the roof, the home comprises an elegant combined formal sitting and dining room, well-appointed modern kitchen (Smeg/Asko/Bosch appliances, stone bench tops) servicing the expansive open plan living/dining room with Nectre wood heater that flows through concertina doors onto the tremendous, low-maintenance rear garden featuring established native trees, covered entertainment deck, adorable cubby house and sandpit and work shed/storage. The home also includes 4 bedrooms (main with BIRs, ensuite and study area), central bathroom, separate laundry with linen press and a first-floor attic space converted into the teenagers-dream studio loft/5th bedroom with ample space for a games area, living and meals zones, study area and roof storage. The quiet street is conveniently located within close proximity to Alphington train station, popular Station Street shopping and cafes, easy Eastern Freeway access and many fine schools. Features include polished timber floors throughout, ducted heating/vacuum, evaporative cooling and reverse cycle air-conditioning, reverse osmosis water filtration, water tanks, ample storage and remote OSP (single carport and rear OSP via Smith Street).