9 Carpenter Street

Quarry Hill VIC 3550

Ideally situated on the city edge, this fine 1920s Californian bungalow known as "Greer" might have been named after a family member of the original owners, the well-known Boltons of Bolton Bros stationers fame. The convenience of its location has been a favourite feature for the owners for almost fifty years. They enjoy walking to work, the theatre, shops, restaurants, several schooling options, and the railway station for easy commutes to Melbourne. The well-maintained home displays all the hallmarks of the Cal Bungalow style, with stuccoed double brick construction and a low-pitched twin-gabled roof above a return front porch supported by tapered pillars. Entering the front door is the welcoming foyer with high ceilings and a timber fretwork panel over the hallway.Double doors open to the versatile front room, which serves as a grand lounge or a spacious main bedroom. It features a fireplace, beautiful leadlight-glazed bay windows with wide sills, and characteristic timber picture rails, architraves, and skirting boards. The large central living room features a fireplace and similar period features as the front room. Cork flooring runs through the renovated dining area and a kitchen equipped with gas/electric cooking, breakfast bar, and plenty of cupboards. French doors from the dining area lead to a fabulous tree-top deck overlooking the rear garden, perfect for outdoor living. Completing the lower level is the second bedroom with built-ins, the updated three-piece bathroom, a WC., the laundry, and storage incorporated into the available space, including under the stairs and a cellar/workshop under the house. The architect-designed second level added some years ago complements the original structure perfectly. It comprises two robed bedrooms (double & single), a bathroom, an open study area and a large linen cupboard, making it ideal for children's quarters. The home has a leafy garden featuring a lovely lawn with plenty of summer shade and autumn colour from Japanese maple trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, and ferns. The corner lot, approximately 916m, enjoys side access from Rowcliffe Street to a single garage and a gated off-street park for trailer etc.Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this beautiful period home placed so close to the heart of Bendigo.