Blackburn 1 Gwenda Avenue
Once in a Lifetime
The last original home in a street of substantial bush blocks, "Shepherd's Hey" has been owned by one family since its construction in 1953, a process which was uniquely documented in a fascinating book written by the young woman of the owner/builder couple fittingly titled "Once in a Lifetime". The 3 bedroom brick veneer and timber home is in mostly original condition, steeped in character and offering enormous scope to renovate, extend or the once in a lifetime chance to replace with a large new home or villa/unit redevelopment (STCA).
A paved terrace leads to the entry and into a large living room and separate dining/sitting room which captures the morning sun. The practical kitchen features a quaint breakfast nook; there are three good sized bedrooms and central bathroom. Upstairs, added in the second phase of building, is an amazing home office, rumpus room or 4th bedroom amongst the tree tops and affording a peaceful outlook along the driveway towards the street. Surrounding the home on this generous 1,385 sq m (approx) block is a sprawling natural garden of the type children of pre-computer times would have spent hours enthralled in.
Also a large double garage, shed, carport and ample under-house storage just a stroll from Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, with a bus service at the end of the street and proximity to schools, Blackburn Village and Station further enhancing this delightful family friendly locale.
3 bedrooms plus home office/rumpus/4th bedroom In original condition, huge potential to renovate/extend Dream site for a large modern home or villa/unit redevelopment (STCA) 1,385 sq m (approx) treed block with Blackburn Lake at the end of the street Close to Blackburn Village, station and bus service Easy access to Blackburn Primary, Blackburn Lake Primary, St Thomas the Apostleand Nunawading Christian School
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 120 days
Land: 1,382 sq m approx.
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Property Information
- Land area approx 1,382sqm
Nearest Schools
- In Catchment Area
- Independent Schools*
Primary School
- Blackburn Lake Primary School
Secondary School
- Blackburn High School
Combined
- Kingswood College
- Mount Scopus Memorial College
- Presbyterian Ladies' College
- Wesley College - Glen Waverley Campus
- Carey Baptist Grammar School - Donvale Campus
- Donvale Christian College
Primary
- St Thomas the Apostle School
- Nunawading Christian College - Primary
- St Philip's School
- St Luke the Evangelist School
- St John's School
- St Francis Xavier's School
- St Timothy's School
- St Peter & Paul's School
- St Scholastica's School
- St James' School
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School
- Holy Saviour Parish School
- Our Holy Redeemer School
- St Christopher's School
- Our Lady of the Pines School
Secondary
- Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
- Our Lady of Sion College
- Emmaus College
- Whitefriars College Inc
Special
- Berengarra School
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