47 Forrester Street, Essendon VIC 3040

THE DEAL
A sun-splashed charmer brought into the modern day, this c1930s gem delivers instant comfort and liveability, brilliant for a family to establish roots, grow into, and indulge in the Essendon lifestyle.

Thoroughly renewed while remaining true to its inherent character, the home’s countless comforts complement an array of details dating back the better part of a century. Serviced by walk-in and built-in robes, a stylish master ensuite, and central bathroom with twin basins and a soaker bath, four generous bedrooms promise ample room for a family, smartly distinct from a magnificent main section at plan’s rear. With an open wood fire making for cosy nights come wintertime, a substantial living/dining area integrates a granite-top kitchen with a feature Steel Cucine cooker, Miele dishwasher, and butler’s pantry. Rich with sun, space, and greenery, a considerable backyard provides plenty of room for kids to play and parents to entertain, while a tranquil pool house proves the perfect retreat to unwind in peace beside an oversized pool.

Practical beyond compare, a lofted lounge is just as ideal a teenager’s escape as a home office, while a long list of further highlights includes era-typical sash windows and ornate ceilings, two functioning fireplaces, plantation shutters, heating and cooling, hardwood floors, Cat6 cabling throughout, water tanks, a powder room, laundry, garage, and driveway parking for several cars.

SEALS THE DEAL
In Essendon’s prestige school belt with PEGS, Lowther Hall, St Bernard’s, St Columba’s, and Ave Maria moments away, it’s only steps to playgrounds and sporting fields, zoned Aberfeldie Primary and Buckley Park College, and Buckley Street shops and cafés, with lively Keilor Road, city-bound trains and trams, freeways, and the Maribyrnong River close by.
Land size: 687sqm (approx.)