153 Essex St, West Footscray is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 374m2 and floor size of 127m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024.
Beautifully renovated Californian Bungalow set in a prime West Footscray location
An outstanding opportunity for families seeking space and easy city-fringe living
Welcoming entry hall with original timber detailing + stunning full-height vaulted ceiling with mezzanine
High ceilings, stained glass windows, stunning timber floorboards
Elegant living room with bay window
Open-plan kitchen/dining opening to entertaining deck and spacious entertainers back garden
Four bedrooms, including two with built-in robes
Potential to use the fourth bedroom as a spacious home office
Inviting bathroom with shower over bath + guest powder room + walk-in laundry
Ducted heating and cooling throughout
Ample driveway parking
Prepare to fall head over heels for this instantly inviting Californian Bungalow, where meticulously maintained original features are perfectly paired with modern updates to create a dream family sanctuary.
With a superb return verandah and timber-accented entry hall to welcome you home and a soaring vaulted ceiling at its heart, this house is full of surprises and little details sure to delight. High ceilings are adorned with their original decorative plaster, stained glass and bay windows add a touch of wonder and beautifully restored original floorboards have decades of stories to tell.
Relax and entertain in the elegant living room, where feature windows and a period fireplace offer beautiful focal points and rest easy in the four large bedrooms, including two with built-in robes. The large master enjoys front garden views through a magnificent bay window and the fourth bedroom is also ideal for use as a study, offering enviable flexibility for those working from home. Serving the bedrooms is the inviting bathroom, ideally complemented by a guest powder room for added convenience.
A full-height vaulted ceiling houses a mezzanine level at the heart of the home, creating a sense of grandeur and the perfect transition to the sunny open-plan kitchen/dining space at the rear of the house. With generous bench space and stainless steel appliances, the kitchen is sure to delight even the keenest of cooks.
Sliding open to the entertaining deck and spacious back garden, where a brick-paved patio provides extra entertaining space, lush lawn invites the kids to run and play and established veggie gardens promise home-grown produce.
A walk-in laundry and ducted heating ensure convenience and comfort, while driveway parking adds extra appeal to this one-of-a-kind home.
Why youll love this location:
Ideally located for easy family living, this address places every convenience within walking distance and the CBD just 9.4km* from the front door.
Walk to some of the Inner Wests most beloved cafes, with Brother Nancy and Dumbo both a short stroll from home and walk to Barkly Village in 12 minutes* for a great range of cafes, eateries, shops and services. Also within walking distance is Central West Shopping Centre, where youll enjoy vibrant shopping and a choice of supermarkets.
Walk to a choice of parks and reserves and catch the 216 bus metres from your front gate for an easy commute to the city or to the heart of Footscray.
Families will appreciate the easy stroll to Dobson Kindergarten and Footscray West Primary School, while proximity to Tottenham Station and West Footscray Station adds extra convenience.
*Approximate
The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 8.5% of the total area. The population of West Footscray in 2016 was 11450 people. By 2021 the population was 11729 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.60% in 2016.
West Footscray has 6,824 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a -6.70% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.31% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
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