43 Northcote Street, Naremburn, 2065

On the market for the first time in 50 years, this double-fronted freestanding Federation residence on 326sqm offers the rare opportunity to completely transform a classic piece of period architecture. Retaining a host of original features and extending outdoors to a deep north-facing garden haven, this charming home is ideally placed a short stroll to trains, buses and shops. Spacious living room is accented by intricate plaster ceilingsOpen dining room with ceiling rosettes and a butler's pantryFunctional kitchen flowing outside to extensive fruit gardensBreezy sunroom with louvre windows opens to a garden courtyardDouble bedrooms with high ceilings and ornamental fireplacesFront veranda, carport and original floorboards throughoutShort stroll to St Leonards railway, buses, shops, restaurants