Life will be sweet in Honeysuckle Street, when you choose this exquisite, personality-plus, period home. Located in one of the city’s most historic areas, just a quartz throw from the Central Deborah Mine, it’s also an easy 15-minute walk into the heart of Bendigo. Once upon a time this neighbourhood hummed to the crush of gold production. Now, it’s imbued with an authentic sense of history that speaks to the heart of heritage lovers. The home is bigger than you may think. With four bedrooms, lounge and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen and extensive outdoor living, you can live a contemporary lifestyle here, plus have a lot of fun dressing and finishing off the interior. The vendor has done all the hard work to ensure this 1892 home stands proud for a new era. It’s been re-stumped, re-roofed, has wool insulation in the ceiling, a new electric hot water system and new ducted gas floor heating. However, there are still some cosmetic renovations to complete, which is where you get to call on your creativity. The classic central hallway requires some plaster work, and some of the floorboards need a polish, but the bones are in place for a truly stunning home. Consider 12.6-foot-high ceilings, beautiful stained-glass windows, ornate mantlepieces, exposed bricks and some dado boards, timber-lined walls and ceilings. Each room truly has its own unique character and sense of history. If only the walls could talk! The modern kitchen has a huge freestanding stainless steel stove, the bathroom features a clawfoot bath. The toilet is located off the back of the house, via the large undercover brick paved patio. A large backyard garage incorporates a car space, storage and 3.3 x 7.6 metre studio. How will you use the space? Perhaps you’ll take advantage of the 1000 square metre block, with dual side access, and investigate its subdivision potential, subject to council approval. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to a viewing of this beautiful slice of Bendigo heritage.
