186 Napier Street

Adapted cleverly for today while embodying the elegance of yesteryear, this refined take on a classic Bungalow delivers instant comfort with a low-maintenance advantage on a street that's among Essendon's most exclusive. Past a façade of century-strong provenance, the home proves as practical as it is charismatic. Robes, leadlight windows, and leafy outlooks accompany substantial master and guest bedrooms, joined by two further bedrooms, a chic main bathroom with a fluted feature screen, and skylit second bathroom to give a family ample room to grow into. A quiet central lounge is the ideal complement to a living/dining domain awash with natural light, stepping out to a veranda brilliant for a Sunday barbecue, evening drink, or sunrise espresso. Tall silver birches and all-day sun enliven a backyard with a putting practice green, while other highlights include a stone-top kitchen with upscale appliances, study for the home professional, Baltic pine floors, comprehensive heating/cooling, ceiling fans, a full-size laundry, rear garage turned entertainer's studio, and driveway comfortably housing several cars. Glenbervie Station streamlines city access, kids can claim Salmon Reserve as their own yard, and North Essendon Village brings a touch of vibrancy to everyday life, while acclaimed St Vincent de Paul Primary, zoned Strathmore Secondary, elite colleges and grammar schools, storied Windy Hill, the 59 Tram, and freeways all sit within moments.