56 Ballarat Road

Maidstone VIC 3012

Spacious front and back gardens offering loads of space for the kids to play

Conveniently positioned just 9.1km* from the CBD in a fantastic family location. Walk to cafes and parks, and enjoy easy access to major shopping centres and Footscray's vibrant shopping and dining precinct

Zoned to Footscray North Primary School (four-minute* walk) and Maribyrnong College

Set on an enormous block, this ideally positioned home offers comfortable family living and a hard-to-find amount of space, less than 10km from the CBD.
850sqm* of land presents exciting opportunities for developers (STCA), while home buyers will be delighted by the potential it offers to extend the home (STCA) with plenty of garden space left over for the family to enjoy.

Tucked away behind its beautifully shaded front garden, this welcoming residence boasts a charming, variegated brick faade, with its long driveway offering ample off-street parking and the perfect place for the kids to ride or scoot.

Inside, multiple living spaces ensure family flexibility. The elegant open plan living and dining room offers loads of space to create an inviting retreat and is heated and air-conditioned for year-round comfort. The adjoining kitchen offers space for a dining table for casual meals, and a retro kitchen with a classic checkerboard floor and plenty of storage. Adding yet another living area is the spacious sunroom at the back of the house, running the full width of the home and looking out to the oversized back garden. Paved and grassed areas are joined by a large garage/workshop and an abundant lemon tree, while the huge amount of space offers endless potential to be transformed into your dream family backyard.

Three large bedrooms all boast large built-in robes and are serviced by the older-style family bathroom with a full-sized bath for the kids to soak in and a separate shower.

Other highlights include a guest toilet and a large internal laundry.

Why you'll love this location:

Enviably positioned only 9.1km* from the CBD, this home offers an easy family lifestyle with every convenience within very easy reach.

Stroll to your choice of great cafes, with Maidstone favourite 'One For The Crow' an easy walk from home and West Footscray's Brother Nancy and Dumbo also within walking distance.

Alternatively, take advantage of the proximity to Footscray's fabulous shopping and dining precinct just seven minutes* from home, offering an endless selection of restaurants and cafes, and the convenience of Coles, Kmart, and the renowned Footscray Market.

Central West Shopping Centre awaits four minutes away* with a fantastic selection of supermarkets, eateries, and retailers, while Highpoint Shopping Centre invites you to indulge in some serious retail therapy, just a seven-minute* drive from home.

Families will love being able to walk to Scovell Reserve and Playground in just six minutes* and will spend magical afternoons enjoying the lush escape of Footscray Park and its wonderful riverside play space, just a five-minute* drive away. Footscray North Primary School awaits just a four-minute* walk from home, ensuring easy school mornings, while Maribyrnong College is easily accessible via the Rosamund Road trams.

*Approximate