74 Mcpherson Street

Essendon VIC 3040

Gracefully extended, this turn-of-the-century belle has formal and casual living areas and up to five bedrooms, offering a superb floor plan that will adapt to suit a growing family. Built in 1900, it s a classic of its era, with leadlight windows and entry and Art Nouveau pressed-metal ceilings. Adjoining living and dining rooms feature Axminster carpet, bespoke bookcases and a gas log fireplace highlighted by a classical surround and mantel in an elegant expanse for entertaining. Hosts will enjoy the modern kitchen, which has Miele gas hot plates and electric oven, a marble island and a meals area. The spacious family room has hardwood floorboards and a beautiful outlook east to the L-shaped deck above the garden. Two ground-floor bedrooms (BIRs) are complemented by a fitted study/bedroom and an Edwardian-style bathroom with shower and clawfoot tub, and the Upper level has two further bedrooms (BIRs) plus a retreat with city glimpses, a bathroom and attic for storage. Upholding the local history is the cedar-lined garage, which was once stables the original owners would walk their horses to the Moonee Valley racetrack. Further inclusions: Central hall, laundry, ducted gas heating (ground floor), evaporative cooling (first floor) and reverse cycle cooling (family room), pedestrian gate to laneway, gated driveway with off-street parking for two cars.
Sumptuous living and dining rooms
Miele appliances and marble bench tops