81 Melba St, Downer is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1965. The property has a land size of 748m2 and floor size of 122m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2023.
This well presented, privately built home is situated in a superb location, a peaceful tree lined street, only a short walk to coffee at Gang Gang in Downer, Watson shops or the major Dickson centre and light rail!
Neat mature gardens complement the excellent street appeal and the wide front terrace has a sheltered sitting area with a new roof over the entrance. The home has been well built, of double brick construction and well maintained, with updated Colorbond guttering and fascias.
Double doors in the entry open into the generous lounge, bathed in light from the wide window framing a private garden outlook. A gas wall heater ensures winter cosiness.
Another set of double doors to the additional living area/dining room create an open plan flow, and these rooms are furnished with quality, lined drapes and wool carpet. A reverse cycle air conditioner ensures comfort through the seasons, aided by the double brick construction.
The kitchen overlooks the large rear garden. Cork flooring adds to warmth and extends through the kitchen, hallway and two bedrooms.
All bedrooms are spacious and feature built-in robes. The bathroom offers a bath, shower and a separate w/c.
There is a generous amount of storage in the home generally, with two hallway cupboards and wall of storage in the laundry, which leads to the rear garden.
The large level rear garden is well established, private and safely enclosed. The double garage has plenty of storage including shelving at the rear, with an additional carport at the front.
This ideal location offers not only a wide choice of cafes and restaurants close by, but a variety of shops and supermarkets in Dickson, sought after schools, as well as the swimming pool, Farmers' markets, and tram stops, for a swift trip into the City centre!
Key Features
Well presented, privately built home in an ideal, peaceful and central location in an attractive, tree lined street, only a short walk to Downer, Watson or Dickson shops and light rail stops
Excellent street appeal, lightly screened by mature gardens
Double brick construction and well maintained, with updated Colorbond guttering and fascias
Broad front terrace has a new covered area near the entrance and is an inviting outdoor space
Double glass doors from wide entry to spacious lounge which offers a private garden outlook
Quality, lined drapes and wool carpet furnish lounge areas and dining room which have open plan flow
Gas wall heater and reverse cycle air conditioner
Move in ready bright kitchen offers updated benchtops and Asko dishwasher, with potential to add your own touches
Cork flooring extends from the entry, through the kitchen, hallway and two bedrooms
Bedrooms are generous and all three offer built-in robes
Updated bathroom offers a bath, shower and separate w/c
Two linen cupboards, while the separate laundry has a wall of storage and door to rear garden
Rinnai instantaneous hot water
Large, level and private rear garden is safely enclosed
Double garage has storage at rear and a carport in front
Attractive timber fencing in excellent condition
Friendly quiet neighbourhood close not only to cafes and restaurants, but to many shops and supermarkets in Dickson, light rail stops, swimming pool, Farmers' markets, many sought after schools, parks and ovals
UV $ 837,000
Rates: $ 4,371.00 (approximately)
The size of Downer is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Downer in 2011 was 3,554 people. By 2016 the population was 3,653 showing a population growth of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Downer is 20-29 years. Households in Downer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Downer work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.3% of the homes in Downer were owner-occupied compared with 57.3% in 2016.
Downer has 1,801 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Downer have seen a 45.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 73.36% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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