Period beauty in leafy pocket

This perfectly situated family home in the prized Hartwell precinct offers a unique and tantalising opportunity. Renovate the existing character-filled residence to match the surrounding prestige properties, or make the most of the 556sqm approx. block and build your dream house (subject to council approval). Perfectly comfortable for now, the home distinguished by period details including elegant leadlight windows, offers generous family spaces. Displaying the hallmark charm of Camberwell's coveted residences, it has triple-fronted windows facing the street, an arched portico and central hallway. A large north-facing rear family room with space for dining and living is a perfect place to soak up the sun and access the alfresco entertaining terrace. A central kitchen with a rear garden outlook has plentiful storage and access to the family zone. A spacious formal living room with open fire place and charming period flourishes has double doors opening to the formal dining, which also boasts an open fire place. These beautiful rooms offer scope for use as extra bedroom accommodation if desired. The existing two bedrooms enjoy high ceilings and leafy outlooks with plenty of space for robes. Includes lock-up single garage and additional driveway parking, family bathroom, laundry, ducted heating and air-conditioning. Ideally located in a quiet pocket close to Hartwell Station, Frog Hollow parks and Fordham Ave shops and cafes, close to Middle Camberwell supermarkets, Riversdale Rd tram and Camberwell Junction. Zoned for Camberwell South Primary and Camberwell High.