11 Compton Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

Exceptionally positioned within a first class family locale, a striking period facade c1920s defines good bones within this single level Californian Bungalow, relishing a sunny westerly disposition and lush botanical surrounds. Irresistible scope exists to embark on a full scale contemporary transformation blending beautifully maintained period features with modern interiors, with potential to extend (STCA) on a sprawling 802sqm approx. allotment., or alternatively restore this original grand dame to its former glory. Generous dimensions, high ceilings and four zoned bedrooms offer a versatile layout to revive or reconfigure, the main bedroom offering leafy garden outlooks to the north-west. A beautifully positioned and light living room offers french doors opening out to the airy verandah featuring an original balustrade. A sizeable kitchen and meals area welcomes natural light through south and east facing sash windows, presenting a fantastic opportunity to design open plan living and dining quarters that extend to expansive rear gardens, ideal for children and pets, with space for a swimming pool. Includes an original lock up garage/storage shed with period features, ducted heating/cooling, original open fireplaces primed for restoration, laundry with powder room, main bathroom, quintessential wrap around verandah to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun and ample off street parking. Such a unique opportunity to reimagine luxury family living within a highly coveted locale rarely appears, superbly positioned walking distance from buses on Prospect Hill Road, Riversdale Road trams and Riversdale train station, enviously well connected by road to the CBD, Richmond’s dining and entertainment precinct, the MCG and Tennis Centre. Families are spoilt for choice with abundant access to healthcare, kindergartens, Melbourne's best schools and vibrant community sporting clubs and facilities. This prestigious address sits within the zone for Canterbury Girls Secondary College, is walking distance from Canterbury Primary School, Camberwell High School and Siena College, and is within an easy tram/train ride to Scotch College, St Kevins College, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, Camberwell Boys Grammar, Fintona, Carey, MLC, Xavier and PLC. Exceptional connectivity also places entertainment, shopping, dining and business centres in Camberwell Junction close by, with an easy commute to Hawthorn, Box Hill or Chadstone Shopping Centre.