Surrey Hills 30 Essex Road
Revamp a classic
Upon a large leafy allotment of lush gardens, this circa 1904 Edwardian home is flooded with stunning period features and presents a plethora of opportunities from renovation to redevelopment (STCA).
Framed by a wraparound veranda, the gorgeous 4 bedroom home boasts the well-maintained character features of high pressed metal ceilings and panels, decorative cornices, arches and high skirtings, Baltic Pine floors, sash windows and ornate fireplaces. A sophisticated formal sitting room at the front of the home with a fireplace and built-in bookcases boasts true character appeal, as does the master bedroom with an open fireplace and an ensuite. Three more bedrooms (1 with built-in wardrobes) share the central bathroom, equipped with a separate shower and bath, with twin vanities. An exquisite formal dining room with an open fireplace adjoins the bright informal living area and updated kitchen with high timber ceilings and stunning leadlight windows. Boasting a dishwasher and gas cooking, the open kitchen overlooks a sunken family room. A covered porch steps out to generous fruit-bearing gardens and highlights include: ducted heating, split system, external sunblinds, ceiling fans, shed and a carport with additional off-street parking. Close to a bus stop and in a leafy street, nearby amenities include: Surrey Park, train stations and shops, with Maling Road nearby. In exceptional condition, renovate and restore at your leisure or take advantage of the flat land of 1070 sq m approximately and subdivide or redevelop (STCA).
Renovate or redevelop (STCA) Possible sub-division (STCA) 1070 sq m approximately High ceilings Baltic Pine floors Pressed metal ceilings and panels 5 open fireplaces Stained glass windows Close to buses, trains and shops
Terms 10% deposit, balance 90 days
Land: 48.78m x 21.95m - 1,070 sq m approx.
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Property Information
- Land area approx 1,070sqm
Nearest Schools
- In Catchment Area
- Independent Schools*
Primary School
- Canterbury Primary School
Secondary School
- Camberwell High School
- Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Combined
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
- Fintona Girls' School
- Kingswood College
- Presbyterian Ladies' College
- Camberwell Grammar School
- Mount Scopus Memorial College
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
- Genazzano FCJ College
- Carey Baptist Grammar School
- Bialik College
- Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Primary
- St Dominic's School
- Our Holy Redeemer School
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel School
- St Cecilia's School
- St Francis Xavier's School
- St Scholastica's School
- St Bridget's School
- St Michael's School
- St Bede's School
- St Roch's School
Secondary
- Siena College Ltd
- Emmaus College - Burwood Campus
- SEDA College (Victoria)
- Our Lady of Sion College
- Alia College
Special
- Frank Dando Sports Academy
- Berengarra School
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Take a look at one of our recent highlight auctions in Surrey Hills: The median house price recorded by the REIV for the September 2024 quarter was $2,300,000. The median unit price recorded by the REIV for the September 2024 quarter was $870,000. Agency of the Year 2018, 2019. 2022, and 2023 (Rate My Agent), Fletchers Canterbury - Winner The 13 km from Surrey Hills to the city takes about 30 minutes by car via Riversdale or Toorak Roads, or by train from Chatham or Surrey Hills stations.