208 Clarendon Street

Soldiers Hill VIC 3350

Throughout the home are the original Art Nouveau leadlight windows and stained-glass floral motifs. High ceilings with beautifully decorated cornices add elegance to every room, as do the tall skirting boards, decorative ceiling roses and lavish internal timber fretwork in the main rooms.

The home has five very generous bedrooms, two large living areas, two bathrooms (family with shower and bath) and a study nook. The four ground-floor bedrooms and living areas feature the original fireplaces, complete with magnificent timber mantles and surrounds.

At the front of the home is the spacious master bedroom, bathed in light through the superb leadlight glass of the box bay window. A sitting area beneath graceful timber fretwork invites you to linger in front of the welcoming fireplace. The second bedroom, also at the front of the property, delivers views out to the garden through the floral designs of the leadlight windows.

Upstairs, an enormous airy room lends itself to guest accommodation or children's retreat. With built-in robes and a sleek ensuite with period-style tiling, the scope for this space is endless.

The spacious lounge and formal dining area include one of the most beautiful leadlight windows in the house. A doorway to the front verandah offers views over the lovely garden. At the rear of the home is the kitchen and living/meals area. Timber flooring and cupboard doors add warmth to this updated kitchen which has modern stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop, oven, rangehood and dishwasher. There is plenty of storage space, thanks to the roomy butler's pantry.

The living/meals area is filled with light from the large box bay window which looks out to the entertaining area outside. Surrounded by windows looking out to the gardens, the meals area opens onto a paved entertaining space and patio. Everything beckons to the garden. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee or evening drink there, surrounded by the established and impeccably maintained gardens. There is a double lockup garage complete with loft space, too.

If location matters to you, this quiet street in one of Ballarat's most coveted suburbs is second to none. Right on the doorstep of the CBD, the magnificent property is only a short walk from the train station, and close to restaurants and shops.

This is your opportunity to become part of Ballarat's history. This home lives and breathes our heritage. If you'd like to be part of Mowbray's story, book a private inspection today by calling Vicky Vermeend on 0439 965 311 or Tim Valpied on 0418 504 169.