24B Chestnut Street, Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Secluded within a peaceful cul-de-sac, this classic single level cream brick home presents a thrilling opportunity for those looking to build a brand new family home in a highly sought-after pocket (STCA). Positioned on an expansive 676sqm block with a wide 16m street frontage, the home is set within the coveted Box Hill High School and Roberts McCubbin Primary School zones, and in easy walking distance of trams, buses, Wattle Park, Our Lady’s Primary School and Kingswood College. Union Station, Deakin University and PLC are also close by, with the vibrant Box Hill Central shopping and restaurant precinct just a five minute drive away. Featuring lofty high ceilings with ornamental cornices, the existing home offers strong scope for rental during a plans and permit process. A light-filled living room is positioned alongside a separate dining room / large home office, with each space enjoying elevated leafy outlooks to the private front garden. A generous kitchen features a casual meals area, ample cabinetry and a freestanding electric oven and stove, while three bedrooms include an oversized master with a full wall of built-in wardrobes. At the rear, a private backyard provides a secure space for children’s play or pets. The home also offers a large central bathroom with separate bathtub and separate W/C, a laundry with direct outdoor access, two split system air conditioning / heating units, a substantial powered workshop, and a single lock-up garage with plenty of additional off-street parking space.