11 Flood Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550

Located just steps away from the hospital precinct and hidden behind a heritage wire fence and privacy hedge, this charming Victorian-era home offers delightful surprises within.

This weatherboard residence has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to create a home that meets all family-friendly needs. It is also well-suited for use as a medical consulting rooms.

Classic period details include an iron lace-trimmed bull-nose verandah and a traditional arched hallway featuring polished timber floors and high ceilings.

Accommodation encompasses five generous bedrooms featuring 2 ornate fireplaces. There are also two modern bathrooms, a separate laundry and spacious living areas.

The rear extension perfectly balances the original home with contemporary comforts. Soaring raked ceilings and clerestory windows enhance the feeling of space and allow abundant northern light to fill the rooms.

A side entry leads through a mudroom, with closets for coats, linen, etc., to the well-equipped kitchen. Culinary enthusiasts will be impressed by the timber-topped island, triple pantry cupboards, dishwasher, and gas/ electric cooking appliances.

The dining area is spacious enough to accommodate larger gatherings when needed, while a built-in study/wall unit is well positioned for supervising homework or internet use. A barn door separates the large living room, which opens onto a vine-draped Merbau deck, perfect for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining.

The private rear yard boasts a lush grassed area, vegetable beds, a chicken coop and a powered garage/workshop.

Additional internal features include Spotted gum floors, wool carpets, ducted heating, an additional 'Stebil Eltron' heating unit in kitchen/dining, evaporative cooling in all bedrooms, ceiling fans, energy efficient glass in original windows with UV protective film, double glazed windows on all extension windows. Supplementary external features include, under-house storage, an auto sprinkler system, two rainwater tanks, a gray water garden watering system for the front garden, solar hot water, a double carport and off-street parking for two additional vehicles.

The property strikes a perfect balance between period charm and modern practicality, all in a central location where you can walk to everything ? the hospital, medical facilities, schools, child care facilities, Lake Weeroona, Rosalind Park, the CBD, local cafes, and more. Call Jen for an inspection now.

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