3 Kemp Street, Thornbury

Victorian era elegance is perfectly represented by this supremely private four bedroom, two bathroom residence zoned to Northcote High and offering extensive alfresco entertaining on a magnificent 842m2 (approx.) allotment. Beyond a block fronted façade with lace iron work trims, ceilings soar in an arched entrance hall that introduces grand bedrooms each with glorious timber fireplaces, decorative ceilings, ceiling fans and robes, two with leadlight windows before giving way to expansive living and dining. Big on space a bright easy-care kitchen, quality appointed with dual Electrolux ovens and Ilve dishwasher oversees central dining and flows to an extensive living domain where a Coonara wood heater radiates charismatic warmth and extensive glazing offers seamless connection to outstanding alfresco entertaining with a plumbed in barbeque complementing covered alfresco dining and a salt-chlorinated in-ground pool set in extensive secure level rear gardens that the kids are going to love. Bathrooms are lavishly appointed, one with a double shower and dual vanities, the other with a huge spa bath while modern amenities include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, extensive storage, automated gates to a double tandem carport, ample off-street parking, workshop and a storage shed that backs onto partial right-of-way. Spotlessly presented and ready to enjoy this home and its lavish land holding offers exceptional scope for further renovation/extension or options to craft a series of state-of-the-art townhouses (STCA), in a coveted Northcote fringe location central to St Georges Road trams and vibrant High Street, near buses and trains, highly regarded schools and so much more.