97 The Crescent, Ascot Vale

As the original "Gatehouse" over 100 years ago, immaculate presentation and an abundance of elegance, this enticing double brick period home combines the timeless appeal of Victorian traditions with a position - literally meters from Ascot Vale station, Maribyrnong trams and Union Road and Puckle Street cafes and lifestyle - that's simply perfect. An enchanting renovation and restoration to its former glory highlighting a modern and refined French Provincial twist, offering a formal lounge and separate dining space where French doors lead outwards, inspiring exceptional occasions to entertain on a spacious, sheltered deck featuring alfresco barbeque cooking. Inside, soaring ceilings and rich hardwood floors define each of the three spaciously appointed bedrooms, including main that leads to the entertaining deck and discreet double fully tiled ensuite achieve effortless comfort. Stunning stone kitchen with 900mm double oven and breakfast bar enjoys the originality of a fabulous feature fireplace. With evaporative cooling, lighting, plumbing and power entirely up-to-date, the advantage of no heritage overlay and off street parking for two complements such a sought-after and tightly held prime location only 7kms from the CBD, and walking distance to Puckle Street shopping precinct, with easy to Highpoint SC, schools, parks and other lifestyle choices.