96 Garton Street, Carlton North, Vic 3054

This substantial freestanding residence on a corner garden allotment opposite Princes Park offers comfortable living now, with wonderful potential for further renovation and extension (STCA). A classic double-fronted floor plan provides a wide central arched hallway and four double bedrooms, two with modern built-in wardrobes flanking open fire places. The well-proportioned living room has a cut out wall to a sunny separate dining room, with French doors to the lawned side garden. To the rear of the house are a refurbished kitchen with granite benchtops and quality appliances, a neat bathroom and separate full-sized laundry. Mellow brick walls ensure privacy for the extensive rear courtyard, newly paved with off-street parking space.

Including Baltic floors and period plaster detail, ample storage and reverse-cycle air conditioning, this light-filled property is close to Melbourne University, schools and transport.