A Grand introduction! Perfectly positioned in one of Essendon's most tightly held and admired pockets, the historic Mar Lodge Estate, this cherished family residence delivers a rare opportunity to secure an expansive landholding of approx. 838m². Whether you're drawn to its classic aesthetic, its impressive scale, or the unparalleled location, this is a rare opportunity to reimagine something truly special in a highly esteemed Essendon address.
A home full of history - lovingly maintained for 55 years and filled with decades of treasured memories. Now, it's ready to welcome a new chapter. The home showcases a legacy of craftsmanship and care; with exquisite period features seamlessly blended with practical modern updates. Behind its welcoming façade, the interior unfolds to reveal generous proportions, wide hallways, high ceilings with intricate rosettes, decorative cornices and elegant chandeliers, offering immediate comfort with excellent scope for future personalization and expansion (STCA).
- Once inside, the home's generous proportions reveal four carpeted bedrooms, serviced by a fully tiled, updated bathroom featuring a frameless shower.
- The formal lounge extends through a graceful archway into the formal dining room, where entertainers will appreciate the scale of the space—ideal for banquet-style seating and large family gatherings.
- At the heart of the home is a well-appointed kitchen, complete with a 900mm electric cooktop, wall oven with separate grill, ample cabinetry, and an oversized breakfast bench—perfect for meal preparation and casual dining.
- The kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious family area, designed to cater to both formal and informal entertaining.
- Completing the picture is a generous undercover alfresco area that extends the living outdoors, overlooking a beautifully maintained garden adorned with an array of mature fruit trees.
- Secure roller-door access leads to a tandem double garage, accompanied by a combined kitchenette/laundry space.
- Alongside this, a fully self-contained unit—ideal for extended family, a teenager's retreat, or a home office. The unit includes a stone-bench kitchen and a combined bathroom/laundry.
- Further features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, quality window furnishings, security doors, and gated side access for additional convenience.
- The property is situated close to several reputable schools, including Buckley Park College (600m), Essendon Keilor College (1.3km), Ave Maria College (1.5km), and St Bernard's College (2.5km).
- Enjoy walking distance to Thompson Reserve, with nearby Lincoln and Buckley Parks, also within easy reach the vibrant North Essendon Village and Mt Alexander Road trams approximately 1km away, while Keilor Road shopping precinct (1.5km), DFO (2.5km), and freeway access to the Melbourne CBD add even more lifestyle appeal.
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