368 Howick Street

A 1940's Californian bungalow that melds the past and present. Double brick building with ornate cornices, floral plaster ceiling roses, wood panelling and picture rails, are effortlessly integrated with modern eco-friendly features including 4 water tanks and 18 solar panels. Key property features include: 4 Bedrooms: Main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, walk in robe and potential open fireplace. Two other bedrooms have built in robes and are close to the main bathroom while the fourth bedroom could easily revert to an Office with a wall safe and large shelving. All bedrooms have lockable cedar windows and view to the garden. Sunroom (north easterly aspect) with cedar lockable windows. Favourite room. Generous living/dining room with split system A/C, gas heater and brand new slow combustion wood fireplace. Large extended kitchen features two upright stoves (one gas one electric) dishwasher, ample bench/storage space including 2 pantries. 2 skylights provide natural light. Convenient, unobtrusive European Laundry near kitchen is brilliant. Outside, third toilet. Abundant storage options. Paved driveway leads to double carport at rear, with additional off street parking available behind lockable gates. Security lighting. Separate workshop/shed/studio at the rear of the property, adjacent to the  carport, with a power supply that can support charging an EV. Thoughtfully established and maintained gardens and playing areas surround the property. Securely fenced and lockable backyard; safe for children and pets. Eco friendly design (naturally cool on hottest summer days) with 4 x rainwater tanks (totalling 9,000L) + automatic pump that services kitchen and laundry taps (also connected to mains water), plus rooftop solar system (7.2kW) with monitoring via digital app. Easily accessible throughout, with stairless entry at rear, and single level around main body of house. Council Rates: $3,608 per year (approx). You will never tire of exploring the gardens that envelop the property and watching the many birds that have made this place their territory. Close to the CBD (500 m), Bathurst Base Hospital (400 m), Victoria Park with Adventure Playground (150 m) and not far from schools. This property is a treasure. Phone Agent Chapman and talk to Ellie on: 0498193223