31 Alfred Road,
ESSENDON

THE DEAL

With rich history dating to c. 1958, this Norman Brendel-designed masterpiece pairs heritage charm with cutting-edge comforts to offer upscale family living with stellar entertainment credentials.

Past a street stance that’s certain to leave a lasting impression, a reimagined interior’s design intricacies give the home its own unique character while keeping practicality at the fore. A sumptuous main bedroom boasts a concealed walk-in robe and ensuite with a feature rainfall shower, while a chic central bathroom with a standalone bathtub joins floor-to-ceiling robes and built-in study desks in serving bedrooms two, three, and four.

A dream for the regular host, combined living, dining, and kitchen areas step through two sets of bi-fold doors to distinct outdoor settings to make entertaining effortless. Lush greenery and total privacy enliven northern and western hospitality spaces, perfect for everything from Sunday barbecues to afterhours drinks, marquee celebrations, and cosy evenings by an open fire.

With bi-fold windows opening for a breeze on a summer evening, an exceptional upper level with uninterrupted city views proves the ultimate retreat for family movie nights, catching major sporting events, and teenagers needing their own space, while a multi-user office area caters brilliantly for the home professional. Restumped, rewired, reinsulated, and altogether revitalised, other highlights include comprehensive heating/cooling, spotted gum floors, twin basins in both bathrooms, a storeroom, double garage, driveway parking for two cars, and kitchen features spanning stone benches, high-end Fisher & Paykel appliances, and an oversized butler’s pantry/laundry.

Seconds to the local village and Strathmore Station for quick CBD commutes, it’s no more than a short stroll to acres of parkland and zoned Strathmore Secondary College while near North Essendon and Napier Street lifestyle hubs, CityLink, and Essendon’s esteemed private schools.

SEALS THE DEAL

A true rarity for the area, sleek curves inside and out belong in an architecture magazine, bringing modernist, mid-century flair to esteemed Essendon.