11A Sussex Street, Ballarat Central, Vic 3350

Oozing street appeal and offering so much character and charm, this exceptional period home in the beating heart of Ballarat Central is one not to be missed!  Brilliantly positioned in a quiet street between Sturt Street, Mair Street, Pleasant Street and Ripon Street, this beauty is walking distance to all of Ballarat's wonderful offerings including the iconic Lake Wendouree, Hospital Precinct, spoilt for choice with Cafes and Restaurants, Supermarkets, Shopping and Retail, Ballarat and Clarendon College, St Patrick's College, Loreto College, Ballarat Grammar School and within the sought after Pleasant Street Primary school catchment.  This prime position offers you an incredible and enviable lifestyle, together with a stunning and spacious home that offers more than meets the eye, including rear lane access to an oversized double garage with additional storage, as well as a sliding gate to a paved area offering room for the caravan, trailer, additional vehicle, or perhaps a safe space for the work Ute and all the tools!

From the moment you walk through the front gate you are taken in by the beauty, quality and privacy that this home consistently delivers throughout. Welcomed on entry by soaring ceilings and period features, the front formal lounge feels incredibly grand and features a stunning stained-glass window and offers direct access to the rear entertaining zone. The opulent master bedroom boasts a stunning bay window, ceiling fan, tv port, walk-in robe and a well-appointed timeless designed ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles, stone benchtop, luxury walk-in shower, excellent natural light and storage. There are a further three bedrooms, all of incredibly generous proportions, all with ceiling fans and complete with custom built-in robes.  The central main bathroom is perfect for the family featuring floor to ceiling tiles, double vanity with stone benchtop, stunning freestanding bathtub, an oversized shower and an abundance of storage space.  There is also a separate powder room offering an excellent option for guests.

The beating heart of this home is the exceptional open plan kitchen, living and dining zone that seamlessly integrates with the equally impressive enclosed undercover decked entertaining zone, this is a space that honestly needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. It not only caters for the practicality of year-round entertaining in the Ballarat weather, but aesthetically it is something very special.  A chef's dream kitchen of grand proportions, and designed with entertaining in mind, the space boasts two Siemens ovens, integrated dishwasher, 900mm induction cooktop, waterfall stone benchtops to the island bench, walk-in pantry, abundance of storage, this space is flooded with natural light and truly is the heart of this home where memories will surely be made for many years to come.  Seamlessly integrating with the impressive alfresco zone this area features four skylights, gas log fire, tv port, outdoor kitchen with mains gas for the BBQ and hot and cold plumbing, automatic blinds, window louvers, ceiling fans, it truly has been carefully designed, planned and built for year-round entertaining and no stone has been left unturned.  This truly is an extension of the home offering a further living and dining space for you to enjoy as you please, all the hard work has been done for you!  The generous internal dining zone is well-proportioned and reflective of the family sized home, as is the main living that is complete with in-built study nook, desk and storage. 

The home is complete with direct internal access to the generously proportioned double garage with additional storage room, a luxury for such a centrally positioned period home, an oversized fifth bedroom or rumpus room offering complete privacy and stunning views, a well-appointed laundry complete with spacious drying cupboard and mud room with excellent linen storage. Additional features of the home include grand heightened ceilings throughout, hardwood timber flooring, ducted vacuum system, ducted central heating and split systems for year-round comfort, recently painted internally and externally, new blinds, sheers and thermal honeycomb blinds, new external remote-controlled blinds in various rooms within the home to assist with energy efficiency, and so much more!

Externally the home offers incredible privacy with fully fenced landscaped front gardens, side gate access on both sides of the home, fully secure rear yard, sliding gate access at the rear beside the double garage with concreted area, making this ideal for the caravan, trailer, additional off-street parking for a 3rd vehicle, the choice is yours!  Complete with purpose-built garden shed with in-built storage at either end, landscaped gardens at the rear and a grassed area being a perfect place for the trampoline!

This is not just a property, this is a home that feels cosy and inviting, whilst offering a neutral colour palette surely to suit any style. This quality-built home has been thoughtfully designed and is now ready to find its new owner. To appreciate all the incredible features and spaces that are on offer here at 11a Sussex Street, inspection is an absolute must, it won't disappoint!  Don't hesitate, contact the exclusive listing agent Jo Thornton 0409 356 478 today to arrange your private viewing.