177 Edward Street

Brunswick VIC 3056

Close to Sydney Road and Barkly Square
Short walk to trams in Lygon Street
Three good-sized bedrooms with period features
Formal lounge (or fourth bedroom) featuring original marble fireplace
Main bedroom with en suite and walk-in robe
Large second bathroom
Separate laundry with plenty of storage space
Spacious open-plan living/dining area and kitchen
Polished blackbutt floorboards throughout
Wine cellar
Private north-facing brick-paved courtyard
Off-street parking from Cocoa Jackson Lane.
Carefully restored and imaginatively extended, this spacious, quality double fronted Victorian home is conveniently located in the heart of one of Brunswick s most sought after locations. A short and pleasant stroll to trendy shops, cafes and restaurants along nearby Lygon Street, it is also close to Sydney Road and Barkly Square and only a few minutes to public transport.
With magnificent polished blackbutt floorboards throughout and internal brick walls in the original part of the house, there are three good-sized bedrooms with period features, authentic cornices, ceiling roses, light fittings and architraves. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. There is a formal lounge (fourth bedroom) featuring the original marble fireplace and inbuilt floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Additionally there is a large modern central bathroom, a separate laundry with plenty of storage space.
A beautiful lead-light front door leads to a central hallway and on to a surprisingly spacious open-plan living/dining area and kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, including a large gas stove/electric oven, new dishwasher (never used) and abundant timbered cupboard & pantry space. Off the kitchen/living area there is an office with two work stations and more storage. There is a large cellar under the dining area with sufficient shelving for hundreds of your best vintage wines and preserves.
The reverse-cycle air-conditioned living area has excellent natural light with French doors opening on to a covered deck, private north-facing brick-paved courtyard and an easily maintained landscaped garden a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining, where you can enjoy peace and tranquillity in the midst of one of Melbourne s most vibrant locations. At the rear of the property is a covered parking area with automated garage door leading to Cocoa Jackson Lane
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Other features include high ceilings throughout, a monitored alarm system and smoke detectors, abundant storage space in the living areas, a water feature in the courtyard and a small herb garden.
The house is well positioned and presented enabling one to enjoy a high quality lifestyle and all the advantages that Brunswick has to offer.
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