23 Simpson Street, Northcote

A landmark opening in a prestigious Westgarth pocket, this stately four bedroom Edwardian residence offered for the first time in 63 years proudly stands on a magnificent 906m2 allotment (approx.). A true rarity in a suburb renowned for its liveability, this extensive land holding, a one of a kind for its location, presents a once in a lifetime family lifestyle opportunity. Meticulously maintained by only its second owner, this block-fronted residence exudes grandeur with a leadlight adorned and ornate entrance hall to a series of splendid period bedrooms featuring soaring decorative ceilings and original timber surrounds on fireplaces. Free-flowing living and dining with leadlight details and pressed metal wainscotting includes a neat kitchen, while fabulously spacious rear gardens offer exceptional scope to renovate/extend, build a magnificent new luxury residence with equally luxurious alfresco entertaining or craft a series of state-of-the-art townhouse residences, STCA. With a neat bathroom, heating/cooling, additional storerooms, garage plus extensive off-street parking, this long-held home offers rare potential in an elite locale zoned to Westgarth Primary and Northcote High, central to Westgarth and Fairfield Village shopping and entertainment precincts, choice of transport and parks.