Wonderful opportunity to value-add or knock down & rebuild

Nestled comfortably on a large, leafy, level block within a quiet neighbourhood, this ex-housing commission cottage is the quintessential renovator's dream. Set back from the street, the home has a generous front garden, notable for its magnificent pair of mature trees - a pine & eucalypt. The aged apricot tree nearby might still be coaxed to provide some bounty next fruiting season. If the original home was to be retained, the plain grey façade could easily be transformed with either a coat of render or paint job. The portico could also be made more of a feature.

Upon entering, the compact formal entry soon makes way to a spacious lounge room, replete with bright red carpet & chandelier-style light fitting. Additional benefits include a true north orientation - courtesy of the large picture window overlooking the rear grounds, as well as a relatively modern, wall-mounted, reverse-cycle air conditioning unit.

Abutting the main living space is a roomy, functional meals area & frugal 70's vintage kitchen with an upgraded upright electric stove. There's more than adequate room for a workable new kitchen to be installed. The brownish carpet over the original pine timber flooring has probably passed its use-by date.

A conventional hallway has the usual laundry, bathroom & 3 bedrooms branching from it. All the bedrooms are double size & one contains a large free-standing robe - the others have sufficient space for new wardrobing. Arsenic green was quite a popular colour in the lairy retro era, but less so these days. A fresh coat of paint throughout, starting from this bedroom, may be a good strategy. In addition, the removal of the offending shrub directly in front of its north-facing window would allow sunlight to flood in on winter days. Although the varied floor coverings, window treatments & light fittings throughout the home are in serviceable order, the dumpster probably beckons.

The bathroom has undergone an upgrade some years back but is overdue for another facelift. The good proportions should allow for the creation of a practical new one. A separate WC is close by & requires similar attention. Polished concrete flooring is still evident in the oversize laundry, an original feature that has become quite trendy.

Wild & rambling best describes the back garden, but the potential is patently obvious. It is relatively private, has some robust fruit-bearing apple trees & ample space for future car accommodation, a sunlit vegetable garden and/or outdoor entertaining zone. The generous grassed area should have appeal for both kids & pets.

Close by, an expansive, leafy green belt links to the local oval, Mt Rogers Community School & well into the adjoining suburb of Spence, a boon for young families especially. The abundance of local amenities is also a bonus.

When you attend the exhibition take a careful look at what is occurring in the vicinity. Many of the nearby homes are being renovated, extended or improved upon, so there's plenty happening here - it augurs well for anyone considering this comparatively rare, raw property. Procrastination may lead to disappointment, so it may be wise to contact the agent today.

Features:

• Dwelling size – 106m2
• Block size – 748m²
• UCV - $339,000
• General rates - $2,395 p.a. approx.
• Land tax -$3,250 p.a. approx. (investment only)
• Rental Estimate: $460-$490 p.w. approx.
• Wall mounted reverse-cycle air conditioning
• Renovate or knock down & rebuild
• True north orientation to the rear
• Substantial trees & shrubs on site
• Tranquil location
• Some retro features