87 Ballarat Road

Footscray VIC 3011

Behind its green door buyers will be enchanted by Laira

*This property is for private inspection only. Please contact the agent to arrange a time for viewing.

Last sold in 1983, 87 Ballarat Road is on the market again after almost 40 years. Privately situated on a large corner block, this beautiful north facing Edwardian home with heritage overlay and a serious magical charm in every room was built by a Sea Captain and he named it after his favourite clipper ship LAIRA. A diamond in the rough and in need of a new lease of life, the home overlooks historic Footscray Park and enjoys city views from a first floor balcony while Flemington Racecourse is within strolling distance. Truly a renovators dream, it would bring the right family a world of joy (STCA). Secure and private beyond a 10-foot-high double brick front fence, with insulating sand to alleviate passing traffic noise, and a rare metal bank door, that has been a talking point for many years, a grand faade and lawned front garden makes for a memorable first impression. Once inside, the home features three well-scaled bedrooms with the light filled main featuring beautiful bay window. A showcase of excellent examples of the Edwardian era's most charming architectural and decorative features include soaring ceilings, exquisite lead light bay windows, wide entrance hallway with an intricately carved entrance frieze and plate rails as well as five stunning fireplaces with original tiles and mirrors. Enjoying dappled sunlight, the formal dining room displays ornate chandelier and double bevelled glass French doors connecting to the reception room which has the loveliest hand painted frieze of ancient Egyptian desert scenes interspersed with aqua blue flower patterns. A serviceable kitchen/meals, TV/sitting room plus an additional extension with library room leading to a potential second bathroom and laundry with separate w/c, offers scope for modern touches. A period-inspired bathroom is tucked under the stairwell which leads to a versatile attic room and onto a small balcony featuring a flagpole. Further highlights include two main entrances, lovely garden setting, low maintenance, private backyard and carport/workshop with rear access via laneway. Walking distance to Footscray Market, Barkly Street shops, cafs, Victoria University, new Footscray Hospital (under construction), schools, trains and only ten minutes from the CBD.