A much-loved family home offered for the first time in 54 years, this warm and welcoming, large-block classic offers a stirring opportunity to move straight in, update in future, and enjoy everything that sees Essendon so beloved.

With the properties thriving gardens a brilliant accompaniment to daily life, a practical plan sprawls over three distinct levels to provide a family all the space and flexibility it could ever need. Extensive robe storage and a smart central bathroom serve a ground-floor master with its own retreat, while above, four further bedrooms are joined by a renovated bathroom, separate powder room, guest’s northern balcony, professional’s study, and full-width main balcony capturing some of the finest city views found anywhere in Melbourne.

• Family gem offered for the first time since 1972
• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 3 living areas
• Parking for several cars & spectacular city views
• Seconds to St Vincent’s & Woodland St shops
• Near city trains, several parks & elite schools

Perfect for cosy nights by the fire, a relaxing front lounge flows through a broad dining room to reach wide-open family/meals and living areas at rear, comfortably catered for by a kitchen with a walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances. A barbecue deck steps down to a backyard great for entertaining friends and letting kids run free, while tucked away under the home, a substantial rumpus room proves ideal for teenagers to escape to. A true Essendon classic ready for the next family to make its own, the home’s other highlights include abundant storage, an under-house workshop with ample storage for timber, full-size laundry, kids’ bedroom work desks, carport parking for at least two cars, and driveway parking for several more cars.

With close proximity to St Vincent de Paul Primary and Strathmore Secondary College, just minutes from Strathmore Station and local bus stops, and moments from Napier Street and North Essendon’s shops and cafés, with parks in every direction, easy access to CityLink, and a selection of prestigious private schools, this location truly has it all.