51 McIvor Road, East Bendigo, Vic 3550

Behind a high hedge along an iconic Bendigo road sits this quintessential Victorian home and sweet secret garden.

Step off the footpath to find a private, leafy landscaped front yard and a classic cottage façade of bull-nosed veranda with iron lacework and timber decking, plus windows framed by stained glass.

Open the front door to a long hallway-of-the-era, off which four fabulous bedrooms sit. A mix of period features characterise each room, including polished floorboards, timber-lined ceilings, timber dado boards and open fireplaces with ornate timber mantlepieces. One bedroom has the welcome addition of a full wall of built-in robe.

At the end of that hallway, the home opens to a lovely large living zone which will cater for the whole family.

The big kitchen has space for everyone to cook and catch up together. Modern Laminex cabinets feature, as do wide pot drawers, an under-bench oven, gas cooktop, pantry and big island bench.

You’ll love the full wall of exposed bricks, which house a multi-coloured tiled alcove and wood burning stove, for added charm come the winter months.
The dining space beside has a gas flame heater for added warmth. This space flows through to the loungeroom, which is connected via a beautiful wall of exposed bricks. This relaxed and quiet space has split system heating and cooling.

The big family bathroom is renovated to perfection, and generously tiled. It has a wide frameless shower, separate bath, chic black-and-white vanity, and toilet. There’s a separate laundry and second toilet beside.

Outside, the surprises keep coming. A wide timber-framed sliding door, plus a single door, open to a sunny deck with skillion roofline. The rear of the home is clad in cool mini-orb.

There’s space here for both outdoor lounge and dining furniture, effectively increasing the living options.

Beyond the back garden, compete with a much-loved shade tree, there is a carport and shed, accessed from the rear street.

If you’re dreaming of a genuine Bendigo heritage home, you’ve found it right here. Approximately 1km from the heart of town, it has all the hallmarks of the goldfields era, subtly married with modern convenience. And, it’s just gorgeous.