A house on a lot in 1/LP51299 Templestowe VIC. Comparable sales have been around $1,775,000. In the council area Manningham, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Comfortable living while you develop or renovate! Superbly positioned on a triple block and surrounded by spectacular gardens that have been lovingly landscaped to create an impressive array of garden 'rooms' and the restful sounds of birdsong and Ruffey's Creek that intersects the property and is included in the title, this Merchant Builder's, late 60s family home is further distinguished by the addition of a stunning Edgard Pirotta-designed, chalet-style extension with soaring ceilings, strategic ceiling-height windows framing towering gum trees and self-contained 1 bedroom accommodation.Although this beautiful home has been neglected and is in need of significant repair, it provides very comfortable and spacious living whilst these repairs take place or whilst plans are drawn up to allow for a new home or unit development. The Council DD08 overlays permits buildings up to 3 stories in height and there is ample room for at least 4 units, this sprawling property could be an idyllic development site (STCA).The house comprises of a formal living room with an open fireplace, a main bedroom with timber robes and a shower ensuite, a bright casual living and dining area also with timber ceiling beams and picture windows framing more leafy views, a kitchen with generous pantry and bench space. A hallway leads to 2 genouruos bedrooms with robes, the second with a study and retreat area and all sharing a central renovated bathroom with a shower and bath.Stairs lead up to the two-level addition that has an enormous living area and a compact granite kitchen with an electric cooktop. A second set of stairs leads up to a separate bathroom and a generous bedroom with a built-in desk and clever walk-in robes fitted in under the eaves. Ducted heating, water tank and drying cupboard.Outside, a timber deck separates the home from a powered, plumbed studio with concealed storage and a mezzanine level.This unique development opportunity is close to Westfield, buses to city and Kew schools are virtually over the road, and is a short stroll to Templestowe Village shops and cafes, a choice of riverside parkland and Ruffey's Lake Park. Childcare, a bowling green and squash courts are very close, making it an attractive home or unit site for any age group.- Impressive gardens- Landscaped rockeries- Self-contained teen retreat- Flexible plumbed, powered studio- Subdivision potential (STCA)Terms: 10% deposit, balance 90/120 days Land: 3,070 sq m approx.