5A Hoskins Street

Quarry Hill VIC 3550

On August 3rd 1916, the Bendigonian announced the opening of the Bendigo School of Domestic Arts on the site of the old Quarry Hill State High School in Olinda Street. The newspaper heralded the opening as an educational triumph for girls resulting in untold comfort and happiness in several hundred homes. Whilst times have changed, the same sentiment rings true for the next fortunate owner of 5A Hoskins Street, an elegant and highly considered two bedroom townhouse conversion on the site of the original solid red brick Bendigo School of Domestic Arts building. Nestled between Olinda and Hoskins Streets off Gladstone and Mitchell; the property provides a highly sought after central Bendigo location.
The clever internal layout combines contemporary light filled open plan living and high end fixtures and fittings with the beauty of the original 5.1 metre pine-lined barrel ceilings, honey coloured polished floorboards and enormous oak framed divided sash windows and doors - typical of the ornate public buildings of the late 1800s. The property is divided into two distinct zones with both bedrooms and bathrooms positioned directly off the central tiled hall and the spacious open plan living zone and brick paved courtyard to the rear.
The formal entrance flows directly from the carport with secure gate access complete with intercom system and the original School of Domestic Arts signage. Both double bedrooms feature 3.8 metre ceiling heights, walk in robes, ceiling fans, telephone connection points and electric wall heating making the property ideal for young professionals or downsizers seeking the convenience of inner city living. These rooms are serviced by a separate toilet and crisp white three piece bathroom with shower, deep luxurious bath and stone topped vanity with ample storage.