It’s easy to imagine new owners sitting in the sunshine reading a book and enjoying a coffee in one of the many pleasant alcoves dotted around this property.
And as the current owners Sharon and Norm can attest, the house is a great family home.
“We have loved raising our family in this house,” they say.
“We’ve had many weekend family picnics at Newport Lakes, and there is a great community spirit in the neighbourhood.”
Sitting on a large block set well back from the road, the four-bedroom beauty, circa 1924, has the high decorative ceilings, picture rails, light fixtures, fretwork and floorboards reminiscent of its era.
Daisies, roses, lawn, and brick and gravel paths lend an English-garden feel to the front. A sundial, garden setting and decked porch are further standouts.
It’s pleasing to see old-world charm has been maintained inside — a cosy sitting room complete with fireplace and a wallpaper frieze.
Three white-walled bedrooms have floorboards, and two have built-in wardrobes.
Green and white tessellated tiles are the hallmark of the bathroom, which has a corner spa, shower, pedestal basin, toilet and a charming wooden wall cabinet.
The kitchen is more contemporary with stone benchtops, white-painted wooden cupboards, Blanco oven and cooktop, fridge nook, and fitted shelving under the stairs.
A dining room is highlighted by a carpeted floor and sloping roof. Natural light floods in through the wooden-framed windows.
Upstairs, there is a parents’ retreat, and the main bedroom with ensuite and built-in wardrobes.
A separate linen cupboard provides extra storage.
The back garden has been designed to make the most of the sunshine with minimal maintenance required. There is a paved entertainment area and a raised deck, perfect for outdoor settings and flower boxes.
A gravel courtyard in the back corner provides a shady spot to relax.
The real surprise package of this property is the extra-large garage which could fit three cars, or one car and a boat.
It also has rear access through a sealed road laneway.
A driveway and undercover carport provide additional off-street parking.
Newport Lakes Primary School, Sacred Heart Primary School, Newport station, Ducrow Reserve, Newport Lakes Reserve and Hoffmans Reserve are close by.
Shop at the Newport shopping centre or drive a short distance to Altona Gate shopping centre.
