79 Honeysuckle Street, Ironbark, VIC 3550

Commanding an elevated corner position this solid-brick Federation-style residence retains its charm and character after the addition of a masterfully blended contemporary extension. Original details include a return verandah with timber fretwork, leadlight-glazed sidelights to the front entry, high pressed-metal ceilings, polished timber floors and restored open fireplaces.

The home offers ample accommodation with four bedrooms, three modern bathrooms and versatile indoor/outdoor living areas. The original section includes three bedrooms. The front one features original timber wall panelling concealing a wardrobe. The second has a stylish ensuite, built-ins and adjoins a versatile study/sitting room. The third features original built-in cabinetry flanking an open fireplace and sits opposite the oversized renovated main bathroom.

The central lounge highlights an open fireplace and French doors to the return verandah and large alfresco deck. The modern extension adds the main suite with a walk-through robe, a spacious ensuite, a Euro laundry, a walk-in linen/store, and stunning chic white kitchen and dining areas. A vaulted ceiling and transom windows flood this area with northern light, while the sleek, white kitchen fills today's modern needs with a stone-topped island/breakfast bar, a butler's pantry, Bosch appliances including gas/electric cooking appliances and a dishwasher. Big glass sliders from the kitchen and the large dining space roll back to connect the fabulous entertaining deck seamlessly. Extras include internal access to a dry cellar, ducted heating/cooling and split system a/c units.

Outdoor features include a storage shed, a free-standing studio/home office/playroom with a split system a/c., a new Vergola-covered patio, a carport with remote access from Nettle Street, extra off-street parking and secure fencing to the extensive landscaped grounds. This masterful fusion of old and new occupies a quiet city-fringe position on a corner allotment of approx. 870m2.

Situated within walking distance to the CBD, St John of God Hospital, Woolworths supermarket, Girton Grammar, Catherine Macauley College, Bendigo Senior Secondary School, Primary Schools, Early Learning Centres and childcare centres.

It's an easy walk to the Bendigo Art Gallery, View Street precinct, the QEO and Bendigo Aquatic Centre with a 5 min. drive to the Bendigo Train Station and Bendigo Marketplace, cafes and shops.

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