5 Southampton Street

Footscray VIC 3011

• Picket fence and neat front garden with side access to rear courtyard

• Period features complemented by chic contemporary updates

• Two bedrooms with full-width built-in robes

• Open-plan kitchen/dining/living opening to an elevated alfresco deck with retractable awning

• Sleek modern bathroom + perfectly positioned European laundry

• Split-system heating/cooling throughout

Buyers seeking a move-in-ready character home in a coveted lifestyle location will fall head over heels for this beautifully renovated Victorian, where heritage features shine and contemporary comforts ensure easy modern living.

Chocolate-toned timber floorboards and crisp white walls set the perfect backdrop for your personal style, inviting you to fill the spacious, light-filled interiors with your favourite pieces to curate your dream city-fringe sanctuary.

Two generous bedrooms offer inviting retreats and boast full-width built-in robes for enviable storage and split-system heating and cooling for personalised comfort. Serving the bedrooms is the luxe bathroom, with a discreet European laundry right next door offering superb convenience.

Entertainers will love the sunny open-plan area at the rear of the house, where a stunning stone-topped kitchen is joined by a generous living/dining zone. Stylish timber-framed sliding doors open to the elevated deck and neat courtyard garden, where you’ll love hosting family and friends for alfresco dinner parties and gatherings.

This property is the perfect home for professionals, downsizers and young families and presents an exciting investment opportunity for those seeking to add a premium rental property to their portfolio.

Why you’ll love this location:

Perfectly positioned on the fringe of West Footscray and only 8.2km* from the CBD, this instantly appealing home comes with a dynamic urban lifestyle to look forward to.

Walk to your choice of popular cafes for your morning coffee, including West 48 and the Gordon Street Bakery both only moments from home.

West Footscray’s Barkly Village offers eateries, cafes, grocers and shops an easy walk away, while Barkly Street’s bars and eateries invite you for a fun night out with friends a 16-minute stroll* or easy bus ride from home. Catch the bus or drive to the heart of Footscray’s renowned dining precinct in just seven minutes* to explore its world of international cuisines, pick up some fresh supplies at the fabulous Footscray Market and enjoy the convenience of Coles and Kmart at Footscray Plaza.

Walk to Whitten Oval and a choice of parks and playgrounds including Shorten Reserve and the Martin Reserve dog park and stroll to both Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School’s Barkly campus. Victoria University’s Footscray Park campus is also within easy walking distance, while the short walk to West Footscray Station ensures a swift rail commute to the city.

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