8 Skeffington St, Bellfield VIC 3081, Australia

Charming, spacious and versatile throughout, this character-filled home is a fantastic starter for young families or a prime opportunity to update, renovate or rebuild entirely (STCA). Set on a generous block of approx. 624sqm, your options are plentiful in this premium pocket with superb lifestyle prospects.

Wide garden frontage welcomes you home with excellent landscaping potential, leading through the front porch and into the comfortable lounge with skylight, fireplace and split system A/C for year-round relaxation.

Adjoining here is the separate dining room that’s perfect for family meals, with the option to section this space off entirely and convert it into an additional bedroom if needed.

The inviting kitchen is a lively central hub with its quality appliances, ample timber benchtops, built-in shelving and laundry facilities, plus a separate bench that makes a great casual meals area or breakfast bar for the kids.

There’s a large built-in robe to one bedroom and outdoor access to the other, each serviced by the sleek and tidy central bathroom with toilet, shower and a stylish floating vanity.

Undercover decking adds alfresco charm at the rear, as well as access to the fully detached and air-conditioned studio for a potential teen retreat, home office or separate accommodation for guests and extended family.

A workshop with bench and a separate storage shed are available behind the studio, while the private rear garden adds a further double-sized garden shed for extensive storage options.

Parking is provided in the covered double carport to the side of the home, with gated rear access to an additional covered carport where water tanks are tucked away to either side.

All of this sits just footsteps down the street from Ford Park’s family-friendly sportsgrounds, plus a short walk from Cyril Cummins Reserve or the scenic walking/cycling of the Darebin Creek Trail leading into the Darebin Parklands.

It’s a short walk to Bell Street Mall for nearby boutiques, restaurants and cafes, or just minutes to central Heidelberg for Austin/Mercy Hospital, Burgundy Street shops/cafes, Warringal Shopping Centre and Yarra River parkland.

Bus transport on Oriel Road connects to further major amenities including La Trobe University, Northland Shopping Centre and Ivanhoe Village for shops and boutiques, trendy cafes and restaurants, major supermarkets, esteemed schooling and Ivanhoe Station for effortless transport into the city.