93 Brougham Street BENDIGO VIC

A fantastic opportunity presents a lucky purchaser who is looking for a renovation project with an inner city address, only a short stroll to Bendigo’s thriving shopping precinct and restaurant/cafe culture. In need of some hard work and vision, this fabulous 1920’s Cal Bungalow will appeal to those looking for the timeless character and charm that only a period home can offer. Set on a corner allotment of approx 627m2, the homes attractive facade and lovely curb side appeal will immediately have your creative juices flowing. You are enticed inside through a fully encased glass portico, a sunny vantage spot for reading the morning paper. Inside, the home has retained many of its period features including high ceilings, timber floors, ornate arches, open fireplaces, large leadlight windows, picture rails and decorative plaster work. Most of the original parts remain, and extensive cosmetic work is needed. However, the bones are well and truly in place – only your hard work and vision are missing! The current configuration presents three generous sized bedrooms, the main with private verandah and scope to convert the existing bathroom to an ensuite with some clever planning. The bathroom is original but functional, with space at the rear to add a second. The sizeable kitchen is central and has polished pine flooring underfoot and space for a dining setting in the middle. A great space to work with, it could become the sparkling new kitchen that chefs dream of. Adjacent to the kitchen is the large separate dining room complete with feature open fire place. This could be utilised as a second living area, depending on your configuration needs. The cosy lounge at the front also has feature fireplace, lovely big windows allowing plenty of natural light, and access to the private verandah. Ducted heating and cooling control the temperature throughout. Surrounding the home is a blank canvas for you to explore your landscaping ideas. Dual street access is granted to the rear of the property via Brougham Street and Galvin Street. Established trees, including six varieties of fruit trees are scattered through the yard. Gardeners will love the front, side and rear yard space on offer, providing multiple options to sit and enjoy. If alfresco entertaining and outdoor living is your forte, there are some fabulous spots to design a sheltered deck or sunny courtyard. The possibilities are endless! So much potential here in a sought after city fringe location, this property will ideally suit those looking to renovate and settle, or as an investment for the tradesman/home renovator looking for a future re-sale profit. But don’t leave your run too late, as gems like these do not usually last long!