5 Newell Street, Footscray, Vic 3011

•	Beautifully updated and extended heritage home situated on a north-facing allotment in a prestigious lifestyle pocket of Footscray just 6.7km* from the CBD

•	An outstanding opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a ready-made dream home 

•	Stunning block-weatherboard period façade with charming front verandah and stained-glass entry

•	High ceilings, stunning original floorboards, preserved heritage features

•	Four large bedrooms

•	Huge open-plan space offering spacious lounge and dining zones and a large stone-topped kitchen

•	Folding glass doors connect the living space to a large entertainer’s deck fringed by raised garden beds

•	Tastefully updated bathroom with bath and shower

•	Walk-in laundry with enclosed second toilet

•	Split-system heating/cooling + hydronic heating panels

•	Solar energy

Exuding historical elegance and modern appeal, this beautifully updated and extended heritage home will delight discerning buyers seeking easy family living in a superb city-fringe lifestyle location. With plenty of room to move, every comfort considered and easy alfresco entertaining, this Footscray beauty is sure to impress.

Tucked behind a white picket fence and a leafy front garden, the house boasts a stunning block-weatherboard façade and tonnes of street appeal, with a lacework adorned bullnose verandah and a stained-glass entry offering a stunning welcome home. Inside, restored floorboards sweep through the original part of the house, underscoring four generous bedrooms while a huge, light-filled extension offers superbly modern open-plan living. 

An enviably proportioned kitchen joins generous lounge and dining zones with an effortless flow to the classy alfresco entertaining deck, where raised garden beds with established magnolia trees provide the perfect backdrop for gatherings with family and friends.

The tastefully updated bathroom is complemented by the convenience of a second toilet adjoining the walk-in laundry, while comfort is assured by hydronic heating and split-system heating/cooling. 

This home presents an unmissable opportunity to secure a premium Footscray address where everything awaits within strolling distance and the city is oh-so-close. 

Don’t miss your chance to inspect.

Why you’ll love this location

Enviably located just 6.7km* from the heart of the CBD and within walking distance of every convenience, this address promises a fabulous city-fringe lifestyle in a prestigious pocket of fabulous Footscray.

Walk to your choice of cafes for a great morning coffee and stroll to Footscray’s lively shopping and dining precinct to enjoy a world of dining, diverse shopping and great nightlife. The Footscray Market and Footscray Plaza are both within easy walking distance and Moondog Wild West awaits a seven-minute* stroll from home for Friday catchups with friends. 

Perhaps the best part of living at this enviable address is the superb outdoor lifestyle on offer, with Seelaf Square’s playground a two-minute* stroll away and a nearby walking trail inviting you to Newell’s Paddock Urban Nature Park, the Maribyrnong River Trail and the stunning Edwardian gardens of Footscray Park. 

Proximity to Flemington Racecourse and the easy walk to the new Footscray Hospital site and Victoria University add extra appeal, while the 11-minute* walk to Footscray Station makes the city commute a breeze. 

Families will appreciate the walking distance proximity to St. Monica’s Catholic Primary School and Footscray High School’s Barkly campus and the five-minute* drive to Footscray City Primary School. 

*Approximate