8 Kathleen Street

West Footscray VIC 3012

Ducted heating + split-system heating/cooling for year-round comfort

Huge front and back garden spaces, including an alfresco entertaining deck, ample off-street parking and a garden shed

Ideally positioned less than 10km from the CBD and close to the vibrant inner-west villages of Seddon, Yarraville, West Footscray and Footscray. Stroll to cafes, playgrounds, parks and schools

Sought-after school zone Kingsville Primary School (walking distance) and Footscray High School's Barkly campus

If you've been dreaming of an inner-city family lifestyle without compromising on space, this property is sure to delight!

Presenting an exciting opportunity for families, renovators, developers and investors alike, this spacious family home boasts a 531sqm* allotment and a fabulous lifestyle position close to schools, cafes and parks. Quality flooring and ducted heating ensure instant comfort, while the potential for renovation will ignite your imagination.

Two generous living rooms make this home ideal for family life. Front garden views and a cosy gas heater are standout features of the front living room, while the rear living space offers split-system heating and cooling and sliding doors to the entertaining deck outside. Connecting the two living spaces is the centrally positioned kitchen and meals space, offering a well-appointed older-style kitchen and plenty of room for a big family dining table.

Enjoy alfresco meals on the entertaining deck as you overlook the backyard of every city kid's dreams. Offering loads of space for games of backyard cricket and footy, off-street parking for several cars, and a garden shed, this much space so close to the city is a rare find. Whether you keep it as a spacious garden retreat or use the space to extend or develop the block for dual occupancy (STCA), the potential is endless.

Four large bedrooms ensure everyone will have a space to call their own. The large master bedroom is positioned privately at the rear of the home and offers a full-width built-in robe and an ensuite, providing an ideal parents' retreat. Three additional bedrooms offer spacious kids' rooms or the exciting potential for extra living spaces to enjoy. The charmingly retro bathroom with bath and shower and adjacent toilet and a large laundry complete the family-friendly layout.

Why you'll love this location:

Ideally situated for a fabulous inner-city family lifestyle, this wonderful location puts the best of the Inner West within easy reach.

Walk to Kingsville Primary School in 13 minutes* or Corpus Christi Primary School in just six minutes* for an easy school run. Hansen Reserve is just around the corner, with its renowned playground only a six-minute* stroll from your front door. When the kids need a change of scene, walk to Cruickshank Park to enjoy its lush green spaces and walking trails, and fabulous playgrounds.

Stroll to Butcher 128 in just ten minutes* for a great morning coffee and make a pitstop at Rocco's Deli for some gourmet ingredients on your way home. Central West Shopping Centre is only four minutes from home*, while Highpoint Shopping Centre awaits just a nine-minute* drive away. The villages of Yarraville, Seddon, and Footscray are all only moments from home allowing you to enjoy everything they have to offer. Catch a movie at The Sun theatre, load up on fresh produce at Footscray Market, or dine out in Seddon it's all right on your doorstep in this fantastic location.

With the CBD less than 10km away, you'll enjoy an easy city commute by road or rail from nearby West Footscray Station.

*Approximate.