142 Buckley Street

An abode of the utmost prominence with history dating to the early 20th century, this exquisite Edwardian embraces its heritage, offers countless modern comforts, and proves a wonderful base for a family to establish roots and create memories. Framed by Violet Street's gum trees, two timeless stances make an unforgettable first impression with their ornate fretwork, tuckpointed brickwork, and return veranda, beyond which an array of old-world details work to keep inherent character alive and thriving. With unique pressed-metal and textured-plaster patterns in three sizeable front bedrooms and a vast living/dining domain, soaring ceilings continue across a north-south corridor, guiding flow to a magnificent back section home to a master bedroom with its own ensuite, elegant bathroom with a clawfoot bath, oversized kitchen with a feature AGA, and family/meals area. Drinks on a scenic rear veranda are a joy come summer evenings, stepping down to a considerable, north-facing backyard where lush greenery enlivens family barbecues, major celebrations, and everything in-between. With a double garage and secure driveway enabling off-street parking for at least four cars, other highlights include ducted heating, split-system heating/cooling, comprehensive camera security, keypad entry, 4.96kW solar energy, a full-size laundry, and further period features headlined by box-bay and leadlight windows, Baltic pine floors, and functioning fireplaces for cosy nights. As substantial and significant as it is charming and convenient, 'Lochgorm' represents a rare opportunity to secure the best-kept example of Edwardian architecture Essendon has offered for some time. A car is rarely necessary, with prestigious schools in Lowther Hall, St Columba's, and PEGS, Rose Street's cafés and boutiques, city-bound trains and trams, historic Windy Hill, blissful Queens Park, North Essendon Village, Lincoln Park farmers' markets, and the Maribyrnong River all mere steps away.