16 Selwyn Street, Canterbury, Vic 3126

Poised within a peaceful tree-lined neighbourhood, just a moment’s stroll from all amenities, this classic c.1920s home retains elegant period elements enhanced by a rear extension. Boasting a generous zoned layout with space for family living, and a large backyard ideal for children’s play, and offering scope for contemporary updates, the home is set on a substantial 655sqm block in a highly sought-after pocket of Canterbury.

Positioned less than 100m from Canterbury Primary School, and just a moment’s stroll from Strathcona, Sienna College, St Paul’s Kindergarten, and route 70 trams, the home is also within easy walking distance of Canterbury Station, vibrant Maling Road village shopping, and Camberwell High School. Set in the Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College zone, the home is also surrounded by an array of parks and playgrounds, with Canterbury Gardens, Highfield Park and Mary MacKillop Reserve Playground all in close reach.

Showcasing lofty ornamental ceilings with timber picture rails, and hardwood flooring under carpeting, the home welcomes guests into a spacious entry foyer. The living room features a gas log fireplace, with a charming bay window overlooking the front garden, and flows to a large separate dining area.

An expansive family room at the rear offers plenty of space for harmonious living, leading out to a generous secure backyard, with a substantial undercover terrace ideal for alfresco dining. The carefully tended gardens also feature an array of mature fruit and olive trees.

A well-proportioned skylit kitchen offers scope for contemporary updates to modernize the spacious layout. Three bedrooms are complemented by a central bathroom with a separate bathtub, and a separate W/C.

Featuring classic sash windows, leadlight window details, split system air conditioning and heating, and a laundry with direct outdoor access, the home also includes a lock-up garage with a powered workshop at the rear, plus a single carport and ample additional off-street parking.

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