58 Keck Street, Flora Hill, Vic 3550

The 1970s introduced us to disco fever, tie-dyed T-shirts, wicker furniture, and modernist-style brick homes.


While the other trends from that time have faded away, these homes have remained timeless, and this particular one exemplifies the style.


The modernist style featured large windows, split levels, multiple living rooms, and of course, the sunken lounge where the family could relax on the shag pile rug and watch The Godfather on the TV.


This house embodies all of these features along with other retro details such as the low-slope roof with wide timber fascia boards, full-length front verandah with exposed rafters, a brick feature wall in the lounge, cork parquetry floors in living and traffic areas, exposed metal roof beams, isolated main bedroom with walk-in-robe and over sized ensuite (spa bath, twin vanities, shower), as well as built-in robes and desks in three children's rooms.


A dining room adjoins the kitchen with an electric induction cooktop/wall oven, a dishwasher, a walk-in pantry, and a casual dining bar separating it from the family living room.


The main bathroom, laundry and ample storage options complete the spacious interior.


The elevated lot of approximately 1898m² is beautifully shielded from the street by a deep front garden and a tree-lined and paved side driveway leading to the double carport.

In contrast, the landscaped gardens feature a rear paved and covered outdoor living area surrounded by attractive rockery gardens, rustic stone-paved paths, steps, retaining walls, rainwater tanks for garden water, and a garden shed.


The prime location is a two-minute walk to La Trobe University and Bendigo South East College. A little further will have you at a childcare centre, Strath/Kennington Village shopping centres, gyms, medical clinics, and more, with public transport available at the doorstep.


The home has a strong foundation and a few cosmetic updates could make it an eclectic and stylish masterpiece once again.