16 Bancroft Street

Bendigo VIC 3550

Renovated & extended with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning Victorian home (circa 1891) is a faultless blend of period & modern styles.The original front section showcases heritage elements like cast iron lacework, timber fretwork to the facade, tessellated tiling, etched side lights, corbelled arch gracing the entry hall. Marble and timber open fireplace surround feature in the formal lounge/dining and three bedrooms, while high ceilings with decorative cornices & wide skirtings flow throughout.The main bedroom includes a wall of custom built-robes and a modern hotel-style ensuite with stone-topped vanity, in situ shower, WC, and full-wall marble-look tiling. The main bathroom follows a similar theme.The extended rear section encompasses a fourth bedroom/study and spacious open-style family living kitchen, and dining spaces. Light is one of the best decorating features, and this area enjoys abundant light filtering through North-facing picture windows and glass sliders to an elevated alfresco terrace.The kitchen is an all-white stunner with Neff and Miele appliances (twin ovens, induction cooktop and dishwasher). The big stone-topped, water-fall end bench is ideal for food prepping or casual dining, while loads of bespoke glossy white cabinetry & a combination butler's pantry/laundry store your culinary requisitesNothing was left to chance during the lengthy renovations with roofing, wiring, plumbing, and stumping all replaced. Noteworthy fittings include polished hardwood floors, wine cellar, double-glazed windows, evaporative and reverse cycle air conditioning, hydronic heating, 3.41KW solar power, electric external awnings, grey water management and security systems.The approx 1012m corner lot enjoys side access from Rosalind Street to an under-house garage/workshop with a powder room. A renovated home office/studio in the back garden makes an inspiring workplace or a teen retreat.Recently completed Mediterranean-themed landscaping designed by Leigh Adams boasts manicured lawns with native, citrus, conifer and deciduous trees, garden lighting, an automated watering system and 40K ltrs rainwater. Brick-paved and crushed stone paths lead to a delightful barbecue courtyard.This masterful fusion of old and new occupies a blue-ribbon position within easy walking distance to the CBD, Arts and Hospital precincts, private/public schools, sporting facilities and Rosalind Park. Could this be the home to create your family history?