1 Dowling Street, Lake Wendouree

Subscribe to regular market updates. Gracefully positioned just steps from the shores of Lake Wendouree, this charming weatherboard residence showcases a beautiful balance of preserved period character and thoughtful modern updates, offering an enviable lifestyle defined by comfort, character and everyday convenience. Inside, decorative ceilings and plantation shutters add character to the formal lounge, complemented by an electric fireplace for modern comfort, while natural light creates a warm and welcoming feel throughout. The updated kitchen sits at the centre of the home, featuring a stone island bench, quality appliances and excellent storage, and connects easily to the open-plan living and meals area with direct access to the outdoor entertaining space. Gas ducted heating throughout the home, along with a split system heating and cooling unit in the kitchen, ensures year-round comfort, while a 5kW solar system enhances energy efficiency. Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with three inviting bedrooms, including a main bedroom with ensuite. The versatile third bedroom with integrated Murphy bed provides flexibility for guests, working from home or additional living. Positioned at the rear of the home, the stylishly updated central bathroom features a freestanding bath and walk-in shower, while the well-appointed laundry includes the added convenience of a built-in drying cupboard. Outdoors, a covered alfresco overlooks the private, established garden, creating an ideal setting for year-round entertaining. Driveway access leads to a single-car garage and impressive garage workshop with extensive bench space and storage, ideal for trades, hobbies or additional workspace. Offering immediate comfort with enduring appeal, this delightful home presents a rare opportunity to secure a classic Lake Wendouree address within walking distance to Ballarat’s finest schools, cafes, public transport and Ballarat’s CBD. Inspection by appointment Gregory Street Ballarat North Ballarat Grammar School 201 Forest Street Wendouree Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Pleasant St Ballarat Macarthur Street Primary School 401 Macarthur Street Soldiers Hill Ballarat Ballarat and Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat St Patrick's College 1431 Sturt Street Ballarat 1600 Sturt Street Ballarat Ballarat Specialist School 25 Gillies Street North Lake Gardens Ballarat High School 1726 Sturt Street Lake Gardens Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Dana Street Ballarat Our Lady Help of Christians School 482 Gillies Street Wendouree 119 Drummond Street South Ballarat Ballarat North Primary School Landsborough Street Ballarat Black Hill Primary School 601 Chisholm Street Ballarat Ballarat Secondary College Barkly Street Ballarat East St Alipius' Parish School 106-108 Victoria Street Ballarat East Ripon Street South Redan Alfredton Primary School Cuthberts Road Alfredton St Thomas More School Cuthbert's Road Alfredton Mount Pleasant Primary School 401 Cobden Street Ballarat Canadian Lead Primary School Otway Street South Ballarat East Sovereign Hill School Sovereign Hill Magpie Street Ballarat 200 Victoria Street Ballarat East Lumen Christi School 111 Whitelaw Avenue Delacombe Delacombe Primary School Warrina Drive Delacombe Hertford Street Sebastopol Little Bendigo Primary School Caledonian Primary School Thompson Street Brown Hill Invermay Primary School Swinglers Road Invermay Ballarat Christian College Yarrowee & Vickers Streets Sebastopol