8/78 Droop Street

Footscray VIC 3011

• Perfect for first-home buyers and investors

• Two enviably large bedrooms

• Spacious living room with leafy outlook and split-system heating/cooling

• Well-appointed kitchen with space for a washing machine

• Beautifully maintained retro-style bathroom with shower over bath and adjoining enclosed toilet

• Heritage features including timber floorboards and high ceilings

• As-new electric hot water service

• Security screen door at front entry

One of the Footscray Fire Brigade’s former residences, ‘Maylene’ is a historic Footscray landmark, now a charming boutique apartment complex embraced by well-maintained gardens.

One of only ten homes within the building, Number 8 presents an exciting opportunity to secure a beautifully presented apartment offering expansive proportions rarely found in more modern developments. Sun-filled interiors are accentuated by polished timber floorboards while soaring ceilings lend each room a luxurious sense of spaciousness and light.

Two oversized bedrooms provide enviably spacious accommodation, serviced by the charmingly retro bathroom with a full-sized bath, overhead shower and an adjoining toilet. The large living room enjoys a lovely leafy outlook and the comfort of split-system heating and cooling. Keen cooks will love the tastefully updated kitchen, where modern cabinetry and appliances merge effortlessly with the tiled original hearth, offering a superb reminder of the building’s long history.

Move-in-ready and perfectly situated to enjoy a fabulous city-fringe lifestyle, this is a must-inspect for those seeking apartment living with history and heart.

Why you’ll love this location:

An unbeatable city-fringe lifestyle awaits at ‘Maylene’, where every convenience is just moments from home and the CBD is only 7.2km* away.

Walk to Barkly Street’s bars and eateries in less than ten minutes* for a great night out with friends and enjoy the superb dining experiences and eclectic shopping of Footscray’s buzzing centre a 12-minute* walk from home. Pick up some fresh supplies at the incomparable Footscray Market and enjoy the convenience of Coles and Kmart, all within easy walking distance of home.

Immerse yourself in the magnificent gardens of Footscray Park, a nine-minute* walk away and stroll through parkland to reach the mighty Maribyrnong River in just 13 minutes* - the perfect route for your morning walk or jog.

Walk to Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School and enjoy enviable proximity to Victoria University, just a two-minute* stroll from your front door.

Easy access to public transport adds extra appeal, with trams at the doorstep, buses close by and Footscray Station an easy walk from home offering regular city-bound trains.

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