877 Park Street, Brunswick West

Subscribe to regular market updates. Royal Park environs connecting quickly and easily to vibrant Sydney Road and Melbourne’s hospitals and university precincts create an idyllic setting for this substantial five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Californian bungalow on a lush and leafy, north-facing rear garden allotment (622 sqm approx.). Set back and elevated with handy off-street parking, a classic tuckpointed brick façade with a relaxing veranda reflects the original refinement retained throughout before a spacious double-storey rear extension capturing streams of natural light and glorious garden views. Featuring solar electricity, monitored alarm system and high-speed FTTP internet, this exceptional family home reveals a richly detailed hallway lined with plate rails, panelling and a decorative ceiling that extends on polished hardwood floorboards to an elegant lounge room with a leadlight bay window and gas log fireplace, alongside a large formal dining room. Ground-floor accommodation complemented by a superbly-renovated central bathroom comprises of a huge main bedroom with beautiful bay window and built-in robes as well as a versatile second bedroom with storage, while located upstairs accompanied by a powder room, linen press and evaporative cooling are 3 oversized bedrooms with each including built-in robes. An additional bathroom with a bathtub plus a full laundry and under-stair storage/cellaring further enhance a flexible layout where a light-filled, open-plan living and dining room tailored for family life and effortless entertaining with wide bifold doors, flows to a modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, abundant storage and a breakfast island. A seamless transition to an expansive pergola-covered deck makes for effortless indoor-outdoor enjoyment backed by secure open lawn and layers of greenery creating a densely-screened garden oasis of peaceful, sun-drenched privacy. Also including a split-system air-conditioner, Rinnai floor heater, ornate ceilings and a garage/storeroom, this captivating residence is a family sanctuary of impressive character and proportions offering a prized inner-city lifestyle near Sydney Road cafes and restaurants, Union and Barkly Square shopping, No.58 trams, Royal Park station, walking trails, Melbourne Zoo, schools, the University of Melbourne, major hospitals and CityLink freeway. Inspection by appointment Brunswick South West Primary School South Daly Street Brunswick West Brunswick Secondary College 47 Dawson Street Brunswick Flemington Primary School Mt Alexander Road Flemington 50 Flemington Street Flemington Brunswick North Primary School Pearson Street Brunswick West 33 Saxon Street Brunswick Ascot Vale Special School 1 Tasma Street Ascot Vale Mount Alexander College 167-175 Mt Alexander Road Flemington Sydney Road Community School 350 Sydney Road Brunswick Debney Meadows Primary School Victoria St Flemington 185 Hope Street Brunswick West 103 Wellington Street Flemington Princes Hill Secondary College Arnold Street Princes Hill Ascot Vale Primary School Bank Street Ascot Vale 31 Curran Street Melbourne North 8-14 Brougham Street Melbourne North Moonee Ponds Central School Wilson Street Moonee Ponds Brunswick North West Primary School Culloden Street Brunswick West Brunswick South Primary School 56 Brunswick Road Brunswick East Kensington Community High School Brunswick Special Developmental School 18a Wales Street Brunswick West Princes Hill Primary School Pigdon Street Carlton North Kensington Primary School Mccracken Street Kensington North Melbourne Primary School 210 Errol Street North Melbourne The University High School 77 Story Street Parkville St Margaret Mary's School 47-49 Mitchell Street Brunswick North 37 Gower Street Kensington Our Lady Help of Christians School 26 Miller Street Brunswick East Carlton North Primary School Lee Street Carlton North St Monica's Primary School 20 Robinson Street Moonee Ponds