42 Bennett Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
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Extraordinary Land Holding
Brimming with possibilities, this Hawthorn brick, Victorian beauty occupies a large block of 676sqm (approx.) with wide ROW access, in a premium Fitzroy North locale. Immediately comfortable and sporting a flexible floorplan of generous proportions and accommodation, this double-fronted, family residence is instantly alluring with scope for future improvement or renovations (STCA). One of the last remaining unimproved land holdings, it promises an enticing and rare opportunity to create your dream home within the Edinburgh Gardens precinct and reap the rewards. The property enjoys proximity to Fitzroy North Village, nearby transport options, and parklands.
- Spacious and zoned formal living and dining area, provide ample entertaining space.
- Huge, open kitchen-meals area offers a well-equipped timber kitchen with breakfast bar and is flooded with natural light from the vast backyard.
- Four big and bright bedrooms, all with soaring ceilings and open fire places, zoned to front of house for privacy.
- Separate multi-purpose room with versatility to operate as dedicated home office, study, or potential 5th bedroom.
- Family sized central bathroom complete with shower, spa bath, bidet, and enclosed toilet.
- Substantial, east-facing backyard with covered porch, houses the laundry room, storage sheds, workshop, and garage accessible via wide rear ROW.
- Highlights include wide entry and hallway, polished timber floors, soaring ceilings, decorative plaster work and period details, hydronic and gas heating, outdoor toilet, and veggie gardens.
- Metres to nearby bus stops on Rushall Crescent (Routes 250, 251 – LaTrobe Uni, Northland and City) and Scotchmer Street (Route 504 – Moonee Ponds).
- Within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Gardens, Merri Creek trails, and the nearby Fitzroy North Village, buzzing with local eateries, bars, and shops.
- Walk to St Georges Road and Queens Parade trams, and Rushall train station, providing easy access to the CBD.
- Zoned for Fitzroy North Primary School and Fitzroy High School.
- Spacious and zoned formal living and dining area, provide ample entertaining space.
- Huge, open kitchen-meals area offers a well-equipped timber kitchen with breakfast bar and is flooded with natural light from the vast backyard.
- Four big and bright bedrooms, all with soaring ceilings and open fire places, zoned to front of house for privacy.
- Separate multi-purpose room with versatility to operate as dedicated home office, study, or potential 5th bedroom.
- Family sized central bathroom complete with shower, spa bath, bidet, and enclosed toilet.
- Substantial, east-facing backyard with covered porch, houses the laundry room, storage sheds, workshop, and garage accessible via wide rear ROW.
- Highlights include wide entry and hallway, polished timber floors, soaring ceilings, decorative plaster work and period details, hydronic and gas heating, outdoor toilet, and veggie gardens.
- Metres to nearby bus stops on Rushall Crescent (Routes 250, 251 – LaTrobe Uni, Northland and City) and Scotchmer Street (Route 504 – Moonee Ponds).
- Within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Gardens, Merri Creek trails, and the nearby Fitzroy North Village, buzzing with local eateries, bars, and shops.
- Walk to St Georges Road and Queens Parade trams, and Rushall train station, providing easy access to the CBD.
- Zoned for Fitzroy North Primary School and Fitzroy High School.