Affordable and oozing potential, this classic weatherboard home at 45 Dowding Street is ready for its next chapter. With a practical layout, generous shedding and a spacious yard, it’s an ideal choice for an owner-occupier, investor or someone wanting to add their own touch to the property. Step inside through the front entry and into the hallway that connects the heart of the home. To the left sits a comfortable lounge room with timber floors (ready to be polished), a wall heater and wall-mounted air conditioner. The room features blue and white walls and a sliding door entry, offering plenty of natural light and front yard views. The kitchen includes a Westinghouse oven and gas cooktop, single basin sink, overhead and under-bench storage and there’s space for a meals table. The laundry is located separately, fitted with a trough and built-in storage for added practicality. There are three bedrooms throughout the home, each carpeted and equipped with ceiling fans. The main bedroom includes built-in robes and overhead storage, while another features a wall-mounted air conditioner. The hallway also provides extra storage with three built-in robes and overhead cupboards. The bathroom maintains its originality, with tiled walls, a bathtub, single-basin vanity with four cupboards, and a separate toilet located conveniently adjacent. Some cosmetic upgrades could be considered, including new carpet, additional storage solutions and upgraded heating and cooling, giving you the opportunity to modernise the home to your taste. A concrete driveway leads to a large single carport and there’s further access to a 4x7m garage, plus a second 4x4m shed behind it-perfect for a workshop, hobby space or extra storage. Beyond the sheds, there’s a fenced pen area and a grassed backyard complete with a clothesline. A small rear alfresco area fitted with block-out blinds offers a private spot to sit and relax outdoors. With solid foundations, a functional layout, and excellent outdoor space, 45 Dowding Street offers a fantastic opportunity to create a comfortable family home or smart investment in a convenient California Gully location-close to schools, shops, parks and just minutes from Bendigo’s CBD.
