39 Lilley Street

Ballarat North VIC 3350

HERITAGE BEAUTY IN THE NORTH
Charming original heritage features, and extensively renovated, at the end of a quiet cul de sac, is this three bedroom Victorian home. The original 1800's Selkirk manager's cottage, this large property is bordered on its North and West sides by the private Selkirk reserve. A picket fence, bullnose verandah with timber-look concrete base, double carport with remote roller door, striking leadlight entry and 12 ft high ceilings are just some of the very appealing features in this beautifully maintained and presented home. All the work has been done with period features retained, yet with the modernisation of solar electricity, solar gas hot water system, acousti-therm insulation in all walls and ceiling, four water tanks, six skylights throughout living areas, bathroom and hallway and new double-hung cedar windows with blockout blinds throughout, a good-sized undercover paved entertaining area with fishpond and children's cubby house in a large, and a private and easily maintained, lawned backyard. The three carpeted bedrooms are very large, the main bedroom with a gas heater, and there is an open-plan long living area comprising a carpeted lounge with original cast iron fireplace and mantle, dining area with Rinnai Energy Saver gas heater, and charming timber kitchen with island bench and new dishwasher. There are original floorboards throughout the long hallway, dining area and kitchen. An established side fernery provides a delightful and private outlook from the kitchen, dining and bathroom areas. The tiled bathroom has a new claw foot bath with shower overhead, heated towel rack, wall heater, plenty of storage, a toilet, and is opposite the long laundry. There is a small slate tiled back room with extensive extra storage cupboards and a separate extra toilet. The driveway from the long double carport is gated to the backyard but provides access to a large shed, measuring 7.8m by 7.5 metres with a separate lockable studio room with shelving, built inside. There is also a small storage shed and vegetable boxes in the backyard along with a grey water system. Extensive verandah, carport and garden lighting, including sensor lights, at front and back are all solar-powered. The property has a lemon tree, mulberry tree, huge passionfruit vine on a frame and a contained youngerberry vine. There are two retractable large clotheslines. The property is walking distance to Northway Shopping Complex, kindergartens and schools and makes for a fantastic family home.