Here’s an opportunity to purchase a house and get an investment property under your belt in one go.
This property provides the perfect recipe for a smart developer – a large block, which has two titles of prime Maidstone real estate – making subdivision an option down the track.
Let’s start with the location, a quiet enclave of Maidstone with the convenience of major shopping centres within 10 minutes in any direction and 15 minutes to Melbourne’s CBD.
This tidy weatherboard residence is situated to one side of the 724 metre square block, which is dotted with trimmed trees and has manicured lawns in both the front and back yards.
The large house has huge potential for a stunning refurbishment with a flexible floor plan. Deep skirting boards, cornices, ceiling rosettes and ornate mantles in some of the rooms add to its character.
There are two generously-sized bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe, on either side of the hall entry.
The kitchen is further down the hall to the left. It has floor-to-ceiling cabinetry along one wall, long laminate benches and a free-standing electric oven.
The breakfast bar looks over a meals area which adjoins a large family room with polished timber floorboards. Folding doors can be closed off to add privacy to either of these rooms.
There are two more living areas, a spacious lounge at the front and an expansive timber-clad sunroom to the rear. Any of the family rooms could be converted into a fourth bedroom if desired.
The main bedroom is off the meals area. It has two built-in wardrobes and gets plenty of sun through a large corner window.
Outside, there is no shortage of space with a combination of grass and concrete entertainment areas and room to install a pool to ensure endless summer enjoyment.
There’s also plenty of off-street parking along the driveway, which leads to a large double carport and garage.
Extras include a split system and gas heating.
There are both primary and secondary schools nearby, sports clubs and public transport just a short stroll away and easy access to the freeway.
Esther Lauaki
