19 Murphy Grove, Preston VIC 3072
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Picture-Perfect Living with Surprising Versatility
Features:
Large rooftop solar system (3 kW)
Solar hot water
Water tank
Bike storage and charging area
Remote controlled garage
Outdoor entertaining area
Walls, under floor and ceiling fully insulated
Owners Notes
What we love about this home:
We purchased this property 12 years ago as we really saw the potential for refurbishment of a beautiful period home in need of some love and care. We saw in Murphy Grove a lovely family home in in a fantastic location, great land size with a generous deep rear garden. The property also contained a one-bedroom bungalow that had generous proportions and lots of potential.
We have loved updating the original home and have enjoyed the period features, especially the ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and large light filled rooms. We have also created a very sustainable and energy efficient home. All internal walls, ceiling and under floors are fully insulated, all appliances and lights are energy efficient. Combined with the rooftop solar system we have not paid a power bill for many years!! By making these energy efficient improvements we have sustainably updated a period home with modern convenience and aesthetic.
What we love about this suburb:
Preston is a great place to live. The suburb has many immediate amenities and CBD is within easy reach. The Preston Market, High Street shopping Strip, parks and cafes all make this a great area to live. Murphy Grove is a quiet, tree-lined street, and the Sylvester Hive community garden is a great way to connect with the local neighbourhood. The tram into the city is close by, with trains and buses only a short walk way.
Why we are selling:
We are moving to upsize and be closer to family.
Other features:
- High ceilings with ornate Edwardian decretive plaster work throughout
- Updated wiring, plumbing and re-stumped
- Generous sized bedrooms
- Efficient house with insulated walls, ceiling, and floor.
- Attic storage
- Reverse cycle spilt systems for heating and cooling
- Gas heating
- Contemporary style kitchen with dishwasher and stainless-steel cooking appliances
- Original Baltic pine polished flooring throughout
- Wall to wall built in robes
- Updated bathroom with original cast iron bath and WC
- Remote control garage / workshop
- Large outdoor undercover entertaining area
- Beautiful established gardens, including charming native front garden
- Established fruit trees, vegetable patch
- Easy side access between front and back
- Fully fenced, pet friendly back yard
- Fully self-contained unit, with separate bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/lounge and sunroom. Original traditional polished boards, and reverse cycle split system.
- Bike storage with power for electric bike charging
- Rooftop solar system (3kw) and solar hot water system
- Water tank
- Internet wiring throughout house to every room, including to bungalow
Vendor Review
Michelle of Nelson Alexander was great…
Review by Adrian Morphett