They don’t make homes like this anymore. In fact, they didn’t make many last century either, which is why ‘Findlay’ has lived to tell the tale. This delightful redbrick Victorian in the city’s heart was built in 1873, and has only gotten better with age. It’s retained all its best and most-coveted features, and benefited from a sensitive and thoughtful renovation. Past the brick and wrought-iron fence, the path between traditional garden ‘rooms’ leads to a covered veranda with iron lacework. Yes, it’s romantic. A central hallway within separates the first four rooms in the classic style of the period. There are three bedrooms; two with built-in-robes either side of the fireplaces. The first of two living rooms has a gas log heater set within another gorgeous timber mantlepiece. The home adds value with both ducted heating and evaporative cooling. The kitchen is all-class, with a polished concrete floor and all-timber cabinets and benches. A French farmhouse sink under the window overlooks a courtyard. A 900mm freestanding stainless-steel stove, with gas cooktop and electric oven, is one of many modern luxuries. The second living room has brick feature walls, a timber ceiling with skylight, a free-standing gas log heater and sliding glass doors to the back patio. Two bathrooms are likewise beautiful; the main has a clawfoot bath, separate shower, timber vanity and leadlight windows. The second bathroom has a shower and toilet. The property has laneway access at the rear, straight into a custom-built brick garage in keeping with the house. It has loft storage and internal access into the home. Every feature, fitting and fixture added to this home has been purposefully chosen to harmonise with history. You won’t want to change a thing, except of course, your address. Just a few minutes from everything the Bendigo CBD has to offer, including shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and just a 5 minute walk to the train station.
