12 MacDonald Street Glen Iris 3146

In the rich period surrounds of the Violet Farm Estate, this c.1939 residence provides a superbly spacious single level home in a quiet yet wonderfully convenient position just a short stroll from a host of amenities.

Home to the same family for over twenty-five years, its sensitively renovated and updated proportions provide an ideal environment for a range of buyers including area entry families, busy professionals or downsizers seeking a traditional independent home or those with ideas to renovate in the future and create a larger forever family home (STCA) on Hawthorn’s fringe.

Nestled in a private family friendly garden beyond its broad frontage, a charismatic rendered façade hides a series of beautifully light filled rooms that offer spacious three-bedroom accommodation full of charming original character.

High decorative ceilings, elegant OFPs, curved detailing and exquisite etched glass windows and doors form an enchanting backdrop for modern living and entertaining. A generous north facing living domain with OFP gazes out to the front garden, accompanied by a dining domain with OFP, impressive main bedroom featuring extensive BIRs/storage, oversized second bedroom with robe and third bedroom/study.

Beyond, a contemporary kitchen featuring marble benchtops, large upright cooker, breakfast bar and WIP precedes undercover alfresco areas overlooking the rear garden with productive lemon and apricot trees.

A long list of highlights includes an immaculate family bathroom, family laundry, ducted heating, hardwood timber floors, original windows, easily managed front and rear gardens, workshop/storage, garage and additional OSP.

Move straight in and enjoy this simply delightful character home just a short stroll from Burke Road trams, trains to the CBD, MCG and leading private schools, local cafes, parkland and Gardiners Creek Trails with minutes to Tooronga Shopping Centre, Scotch, St Kevin’s and Bialik Colleges, Camberwell South Primary zone and St Cecilia’s Primary Schools. Easy Monash Freeway access.

Shelter Real Estate Agents Glen Iris