172 Albert Street, Preston, Vic 3072

A captivating piece of Victorian architecture (c. 1886) and a significant link to the history of Preston, ‘Howard Park’ is now on the market for the first time in over 25 years, this stately four bedroom, two bathroom family home seamlessly incorporates original grandeur with comfortable enhancements, whilst offering a flawless jump between indoor/outdoor space. Laid on a foundation of bluestone and complemented by a striking double brick façade draped in iron lacework, the property beautifully preserves soaring decorative ceilings/cornices, high skirting boards, ornate open fireplaces and timber floors throughout its interior. The light-filled lounge flows to a gourmet kitchen/meals domain well-appointed in stainless-steel ILVE cooking appliances, ASKO dishwasher, marble benchtops, standalone island and ample shaker-style cabinetry. Meanwhile, the formal dining room can be transformed into an office/study, teenager’s retreat or additional accommodation if preferred. Enjoy backyard hosting as a wide L-shaped porch overlooks the relaxed entertainer’s area and manicured grounds encompassed by delectable fruit trees and verdant garden beds. There is also carport off-street-parking, workshop with kitchen facilities, utility shed and outhouse (third) toilet. Back inside, sizeable bedrooms (three with built-in-robes) accompany the immaculate bathroom boasting shower over clawfoot tub. With the master chamber featuring a private ensuite, this room accompanied with the adjacent bedroom can be sectioned off from the remainder of the home, perfect for a home business (STCA) with its own grand entrance and entrance hall. Further inclusions comprise ducted heating, split system unit, full-size laundry to outside, two rainwater tanks and a concealed in floor wine cellar. Enviably opposite W Ruthven Vc Reserve, with buses at the doorstep and only 12km approx. to our iconic city centre. Just moments to popular schools, Northland’s vibrant shopping hub and the lush environs of the Darebin Creek Trail. In close proximity to renowned Preston Market/Station and quick access to La Trobe University. Providing a hotspot address that matches a magnificent aesthetic, it does not get much better than this.