1 Craigdarroch Avenue, Anglesea, VIC 3230

This iconic mid-century butterfly house was designed and built in 1959 by award winning Anglesea builder John Hickford. The Hickford family have been imbedded in the coastal community for over 70 years and are held with great esteem and highly respected for their work and contribution.

John had an incredible history in Anglesea and the Surf Coast, building over 150 properties across Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Eastern View, Big Hill and Lorne. John worked with reputable Architects in the 1970?s including Greg Burgess, who has had an extraordinary career.

This legacy home carries design elements and features that stand out from the crowd and with some love and care, can be renovated and restored to its original glory.

A very special highlight is the walls of glass with sliding doors that lead out to the spacious curved front deck, capturing the east and north sunshine and warmth, however it?s the stunning coastline view and ocean that sits in the foreground that is really so special. The house is elevated perfectly to enjoy the aspect whilst also offering a sweet backyard for BBQ?s and get togethers which has a western sun aspect great for afternoons.

The upper level of the home has a lovely open plan living, dining and kitchen. A feature working fireplace, bricks, slate and timber shelving are a statement of the 50?s & 60?s modernist era. The floorboards offer warm tones and can easily be sanded and stained to freshen them up.

There are 3 bedrooms with BIR?s and windows to view the treetops, sky and out to the sea. A bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet are within easy reach of the bedrooms. The laundry has outside access for hanging the washing on the Hills Hoist.

The lower level has a studio, with kitchenette, bathroom and living room. This space currently set up as the fourth bedroom and living, however could be utilised as a rumpus. A great extra space for holiday houses offering independence for guests and families, also conveniently works as a home office with its own entrance and separate from the house.

Another feather in the owners? cap, John Hickford had a side passion for building and restoring cars and the garage had been perfectly set up for a professional mechanic or car enthusiast with hooks to hold engines and enough shelving and space for any expert workshop. There is certainly enough room for multiple cars and even a storage room that would work well as a cellar.

There is a undercover carport, so plenty of off-street parking for multiple cars.

The location is prime, with walking distance to all you would seek in a coastal home. The beach, river, shops, golf course and national park all only a gentle stroll away.

For anyone that loves the unique and special architecture design of the modernist era, this is a home that would shine and has the capability to be restored to its original beauty.

Split System for heating and cooling, low maintenance garden, wall sconces, Land Size approx. 656 sqm

Inspection by appointment outside of advertised open times

Contact: Kellie Saddington ? 0413 650 227

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