Gorgeous Victorian home, prime location

Sitting graciously amongst its charming period neighbours and within a shor t stroll of the town centre, this heritage listed residence is a unique oppor tunity to purchase a piece of Drouin histor y.

‘Linbridgeford’ is inscribed on the plaque at the front of the home, possibly an intriguing connection between the original owner and a locality in Scotland.

Endearing from the street, the façade includes many of the sought after period features including ornate iron lacework, fretwork under the eaves and coloured glass inser ts in the sash windows and around the entry door.

Lofty ceilings, moulded cornices, picture rails, timber wall panelling, decorative leadlight and a fireplace in almost every room are found in the interior and the original timber boards are most likely still in place under the existing flooring.

Typical of the Victorian era, the layout highlights a central hallway flanked by three bedrooms and the living room.

Towards the rear is the kitchen, meals and family room which adjoins a small utilities area, the bathroom and a separate toilet.

A large, elevated deck is a more recent addition providing an extensive outdoor living space which overlooks the town and the marvellous sunsets.

The home is positioned on a substantial 1,012m2 allotment with rear lane access, there is also the potential for vehicle access to the front of the proper ty from Princes Way and loads of space for a garage, fur ther improvements, an extension to the residence or subdivision (STCA).

Two of the bedrooms face the front garden and street, one has a decorative plaster ceiling panel, the other has a timber lined ceiling.

Bedroom three is a cosy single.

Timber panelling with a plate shelf, a beautifully car ved fireplace surround and leadlight sash windows are features in the stately living room.

The kitchen has been refurbished with timber cabinetry and work surfaces, a tiled splashback, gas hot plates, wall oven with a separate grill and a dishwasher.

A gas log fire set into the original fireplace and another lovely leadlight window are found in the meals area.

Functional and well maintained, the bathroom has a large timber vanity, overhead shaving cabinet, bath, toilet and a shower.

Ducted gas heating, updated car pets in the living room and two of the bedrooms, roller blinds and light fittings are additional inclusions.

A rustic shed in the rear yard stores wood and tools.

Number 148 Princes Way

Drouin is ready for the next chapter – will it be your family name to be added to the historic pages of Linbridgeford?

To arrange a private inspection contact Shane Candappa from Candappa First National Real Estate on 1300 DROUIN or 0419 518 321.

For sale by negotiation in the price range $595,000 to $625,000.