202 Don Street, Bendigo
House
VICTORIAN HERITAGE WITH A MODERN TWIST
This city-edge Victorian-era home meticulously restored & renovated with no detail or expense spared. The multi-level property is double brick construction, bull-nosed verandah, soaring ceilings, opulent chandeliers, hydronic heating & split systems throughout. There are 3 bedrooms plus study/4th bedroom, 3 five-star bathrooms, 3 spacious living areas, an entertaining deck & unique wine cellar/bar room provides the ideal family/entertainers domain. Meticulously renovated and restored with modern conveniences was two years in the making. The double brick construction, double-glazed windows, solid timber doors and tall leafy perimeter create a peaceful retreat where street sounds fade in the distance. The traditional facade includes the bull-nosed front verandah adorned with intricate iron lacework, a hallmark of Victorian architecture. Entering the central hallway, be welcomed by a glossy black Japan stained floor, where soaring 14' ceilings with cove cornices and an opulent chandelier set a tone of grandeur. The main bedroom is a sanctuary with a brick fireplace featuring a wood heater insert and a dressing room with walls of fitted robes and a dressing table. The ensuite is a masterpiece of luxury with a marble-topped vanity, free-standing bath, and full-wall marble-look tiling paired with patterned black & white encaustic-style floor tiles. Across the hallway, bedroom two also features a marble open fireplace. A study/bedroom four with an open fireplace, built-in robe, and desk offers versatility. The living room/library features French doors to a north-facing timber deck - perfect for brunch or cocktails, where a remote-operated louvre roof provides shade or shelter from inclement weather. The upper-level hosts bedroom three, a spacious retreat or guest suite with built-ins and an ensuite. Like all the wet areas, it mirrors the luxurious styling of the main ensuite. The lower ground level boasts a chef-worthy kitchen with Miele appliances, a pressed-metal-look tiled splashback, and ample storage. A dining/sitting room with a brick fireplace, a spacious and versatile dining/living/rumpus room, and a third bathroom add to the functionality of this level. A feature of the property is a unique two room stone-walled cell/bar room. With two street access to off street parking spaces and easy walking distance to the CBD, schools, hospitals, the Aquatic Centre, Rosalind Park, dining options - this home offers a lifestyle of luxury and convenience.