179 St Aidans Road Kennington VIC

Reap the rewards of the foresight, work and creativity of the vendors of 179 St Aidans Road. This outstanding red brick period home has had a total and sympathetic renovation. It’s bright, it’s beautiful, and it’s ready to meet the market. The handsome façade features a low brick fence, entwined with a freshly-planted jasmine vine. An elevated wrap-around porch has a sandblasted and powder coated balustrade, new landing tiles and new double glass front doors. These provide a fitting entrance to a wide, high foyer. To the right are three beautiful bedrooms, all with built-in robes and soft new carpet. The front bedroom has an original ceiling rose and sash windows, plus white plantation shutters. Bedroom two has the same high-end shutters, plus a ceiling fan. The main bedroom at the rear of the home has double glazed windows with block-out blinds, a ceiling fan and designer ensuite – note the double shower, vanity with engineered stone benchtop and the sky light. The family bathroom is likewise lux, with a floating timber vanity with stone benchtop, a shower over the bath, and another blessed skylight. The floorplan has been cleverly opened up to create an open living/dining/kitchen zone fit for modern life, with new oak-toned vinyl plank flooring and white shutters. The sparkling new kitchen has engineered stone benchtops, built-in pantry, sleek black appliances, fittings and fixtures and a huge island bench with pot drawers. The dining space features skylights with blinds, and a double-glazed sliding door that opens to a rear undercover step down timber deck. The laundry is also worth a mention, thanks to being fully fitted with new cabinetry and linen storage, and a new double-glazed window. The surprises continue in the lush green backyard, where a classic shed has been re-clad in Colorbond and enhanced with lighting and power points. A new double garage has electric roller doors. The home has been re-wired, re-plastered and insulated. Further additions include downlights, ducted floor heating, instantaneous gas water unit, new cornice and a new control panel for the air conditioner. Being within easy walking distance of Kennington’s schools, recreation reserves and shopping precincts gives the home even more appeal for families, professionals and downsizers.