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12 Beckwith St, Coburg, is set behind a white picket fence.
A circa-1910 house in Coburg has been updated for modern life but retains its period charm.
Nelson Alexander’s Sam Gotzilianis says the semi-detached residence at 12 Beckwith St features polished timber floors, original fireplaces and a front garden planted with English Box shrubs and other greenery.
“I just love the character of it, the high ceilings, the beautiful leadlight windows throughout and facade just draws you in as soon as you see it,” Gotzilianis says.
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About a decade ago, he sold the two-bedroom abode to its owners who have made several changes to the house in their time there.
“They have improved the floorboards, the property has been repainted and the have put in plantation shutters, hydronic heating and a deck in the backyard, and extensively landscaped the front and back garden, adding a raised veggie garden,” Gotzilianis says.
The kitchen has been updated with stainless-steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher and timber benchtops.
Double doors open to the rear garden’s outdoor deck.
The house is set on a 253sq m block.
Plenty of cabinets in the kitchen.
A servery window opens to the meals and living area fitted with a study alcove.
Gotzilianis says the owners even added an attic storage space into the front bedroom’s ceiling.
Laundry facilities are part of the bathroom and the house is also equipped with airconditioning.
The home, located in the Coburg High School zone, is close to Coburg train station, tram routes, eateries, shops, schools, Merri Creek, bike trails and the Pentridge Coburg complex.
“You’re literally seconds away from Sydney Rd – honestly, you don’t even need a car,” Gotzilianis adds.
Polished timber floorboards and high ceilings in the home.
The owners have added a raised vegetable garden.
One of the home’s two bedrooms.
First-home buyers. young families, couples and downsizers have inspected the house,
“The street itself is beautiful, Beckwith St is a really generous, wide street,” Gotzilianis says.
The residence will be auctioned with a $930,000-$980,000 price range on March 15 at 11am.
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