42 Lake Rd, Blackburn is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 854m2 and floor size of 113m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2017.
A tranquil position across the road from Blackburn Lake, an enviable location within a short stroll of Blackburns bustling hub and a charming single-level floorplan dressed with the character of yesteryear combine to present a unique living experience.
The existing residence enjoys the timeless charm of a bygone era, with beautiful polished timber floorboards underfoot, wonderful high ceilings with classic cornices and leadlight windows. Modern additions, which include gas ducted heating, split-system cooling, large landscape windows that frame pleasant garden views and a 600mm freestanding stainless steel cooker in the well-appointed kitchen, ensures your living experience is one of a comfortable standard.
Space and comfort are features enjoyed by the 2 zoned bedrooms, which are serviced by a newly renovated bathroom and topped off with a study for the home worker. Garden views make the light-filled lounge the ideal place to escape and unwind, and should you wish to be closer to nature, you have the option of enjoying a peaceful stroll through Blackburn Lake or basking in the serenity of the outdoor entertaining area nestled amongst leafy surrounds.
Given the excellent access to Blackburn Lake Primary School, Blackburn Station Village, Forest Hill Chase and bus transport this charming property is worth a look.
Please note storage under house is not included.
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The size of Blackburn is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. It has 23 parks covering nearly 12.0% of total area. The population of Blackburn in 2016 was 13940 people. By 2021 the population was 14478 showing a population growth of 3.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackburn is 40-49 years. Households in Blackburn are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackburn work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 72.00% of the homes in Blackburn were owner-occupied compared with 72.30% in 2016.
Blackburn has 8,858 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackburn have seen a -0.85% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 4.65% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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