Soldiers Hill 818 Armstrong Street North
It's all about Location
Instantly captivating, this remarkable renovated Californian bungalow is the culmination of fine craftsmanship and modern family appeal.
With a real cosmopolitan vibe, and recently painted interior a sound weatherboard home with pretty bay window in popular Soldiers Hill that has been well maintained, with most of its period features still in place both inside and out.
This high demanding suburb has shown strong capital growth over the past 12 months of 14.63% and an annual average of 8.61%, creating a strong location to invest in real estate.
Oozing charm with three bedrooms, two living areas and all the creature comforts, this property sits on a very manageable allotment of 513m2 with mature established gardens and flowering trees creating a homely environment for all to enjoy.
Rent appraised $390 per week, this home has had some major installations matched by a chic renovation. Some unseen features include; underfloor insulation in the front two rooms and the full length of the hallway, floorboard replacement in the hallway plus cellulose insulation installed in the ceiling when the roof was re-sheeted some years ago.
The home is beautifully cool in the summer with high ceilings, whilst a 6.7 dual zoned high flow' gas ducted system provides very effective warmth to the entire home in approx 15 minutes. There is an air conditioner on hand in the more formal living area.
The family room is flooded with sunshine in the morning, while the perfectly appointed kitchen is fitted with sparkling new stainless steel appliances (including a double drawer dishwasher) along with ample storage and preparation space to cook up a family feast.
Floors have been carpeted and polished, with suitable surfaces in all the wet areas. Timber mantels are still in place along with elegant lighting and appropriate window furnishings.
Accommodation comprises a superb main bedroom, along with two further sophisticated bedrooms and a beautifully presented original bathroom.
The freestanding garage sits adjacent the old laundry and bonus outside toilet, while the large brick paved and decked area to the rear is ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Located in a quiet, safe and neighbourly street with long term residents, this popular address also offers a strong art community making sense of the cosmopolitan vibe.
The Ballarat train station is a 3 minute drive or a brisk walk away, with the Western Freeway easily accessed along Creswick road. There are children's entertainment centre all within a 1 minute walk, an excellent water park across the road, dance studios for children or adults, a supermarket & butcher close by, kindergarten & childcare centres, popular cafes and a host of further facilities including the lake and hospitals all with minutes.
Get to know Soldiers Hill
Soldiers Hill is a suburb of Ballarat, located within walking distance to the CBD with a population of 2,832 approximately. Soldiers Hill is an important heritage area in Ballarat and the entire suburb has a Heritage Overlay, many of its buildings feature an abundance of period detail.