141 Westgarth Street, Northcote, Vic 3070

Impressive proportions and a deep north-facing rear garden highlight this extra-wide, energy-efficient 3 bedroom residence in a desirable Westgarth position opposite parkland. Having superbly evolved into a sustainable indoor-outdoor oasis, this extensive freestanding Victorian with broad cottage garden frontage offers an immediately inviting single-level interior with dimensions akin to a double-fronted setting. High 3.9-metre decorative ceilings, original polished floorboards and open fireplaces accentuate the elegance and the extent of this spacious period home enhanced by 3.8kW microinverter solar system, double-glazing has been introduced to rear living areas, LED lighting and individual room split-system heating/cooling units throughout. Arched hallway entrance introduces 3 large bedrooms including built-in robes before a light-filled, full-width living room. Durable hybrid flooring and copious fitted storage line a modern kitchen with European stainless-steel appliances and Italian stone benchtops adjoining a family/meals area with dual double-glazed French doors. There’s also a clean modern cedar-panelled bathroom with frameless-glass shower, a European laundry, window locks and an alarm system. A secluded north-facing rear sanctuary of a breathtaking size features a huge entertainment deck and grape-vine arbour, established permaculture beds, mature and productive fruit trees including finger lime, cherry and apricot, large rear slab-floor workshop, storage sheds, 9000 litre rainwater tanks and an automatic irrigation system. Well maintained with attention to detail, this peaceful home on 518 sq. metres (approx.) facing Oldis Gardens/Bill Lawry Oval is enviably located near Westgarth Village and High Street, Merri Creek parkland trails, train stations, trams and popular local schools.