176 Essex Street
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Tucked behind a leafy, classically landscaped front garden on one of West Footscray's most coveted streets, this fully renovated and extended period weatherboard is charming from the outside, and breathtaking from the inside. Four bedrooms include a superb main with ensuite, the luxe family bathroom is a triumph of modern function and style, and spacious open-plan living spills out to a covered alfresco entertaining zone and a dream family backyard for effortless indoor/outdoor flow. With absolutely nothing to do but move in and enjoy, this is an opportunity not to be missed. -immaculately renovated and extended four-bedroom, two-bathroom period weatherboard situated in a coveted pocket of West Footscray -an exciting opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a ready-made dream home and VIP access to a superb city-fringe lifestyle -heritage character meets modern luxury and timeless contemporary style -elegant entry hall with original timber fretwork -stunning open-plan living showcasing generous dining and lounge zones alongside a beautifully styled designer kitchen with chic cabinetry, a waterfall island bench with breakfast bar and high quality appliances -open-plan zone opens to a covered alfresco entertaining deck and generous north-facing backyard for seamless indoor/outdoor living -master bedroom with front garden views, built-in robes and a stylish, sky-lit ensuite with rainfall shower and floor-to-ceiling tiling -three additional bedrooms, including two with built-in robes -super-luxe main bathroom with bath, rainfall shower and stunning full-height tiling -home office/study, positioned quietly upstairs -large roof storage space ideal for bulky and seasonal items -walk-in laundry -styling features include wall paneling, plantation shutters, high-end finishes and quality floor treatments throughout, including plush carpet, engineered timber floorboards and premium tiles -perfectly positioned to enjoy the fabulous West Footscray lifestyle! Start the day with a great coffee from a choice of popular cafes within strolling distance, including Brother Nancy just footsteps from home. Walk to Barkly Village in nine minutes to enjoy eateries, bars and shops and walk to Central West Shopping Centre for a choice of supermarkets. Also only moments from home are Seddon Village and Footscray's vibrant dining scene, while the selection of parks and reserves an easy walk from home include Johnson Reserve just a few steps away -sought-after school zone Footscray West Primary School (five-minute walk) and Maribyrnong College (eight-minute drive) + St. John's Primary School within easy walking distance -only 9.3km from the CBD by car or walk to the bus stop 50m from your front door to catch the 216 to the heart of the city Information provided herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no responsibility is taken for any errors or omissions. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to obtain independent professional advice and verification.
Property Details
- Property Type
- house
- Listing Type
- For Sale
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Parking
- 1
- Listed
- 1 week ago
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Living in West Footscray
This 4-bedroom house in West Footscray, VIC 3012 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 70% above the $840,000 median of 56 comparable houseswithin 5 km.
Schools near West Footscray
- Footscray West Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- OakTree Collegesecondary · 11-12 · CoEd
What's nearby
- Sunshine Road (bus) — 928 m away
- Unnamed — 59 m away
- Johnson Reserve — 162 m away
- Shorten Reserve — 480 m away
- Gaudion Reserve — 497 m away
West Footscray at a glance
Full suburb profile- Population
- 11,729
- Median age
- 35
- Household income
- $1,989/wk
- Median rent
- $351/wk
- Median mortgage
- $2,129/mo
Source: ABS Census.
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