A Private Oasis
Location
Our house is situated right in the middle of North Coburg,
just above Coburg Hill. Convenience and neighbourhood combine to make this a
wonderful pocket of Coburg North.
The supermarket, Elizabeth Café and Degani’s are just around
the corner. We also have the lovely Sometimes Café bar a 5 minute walk away.
Stroll there on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon to listen to local live
music talent and catch up with friends and neighbours. Regent street shops and
cafes are just two blocks away. We are very close to everything; local shops, Woolies, cafes, kinder, daycare,
schools, bars, sporting facilities, parks and of course the creeks. There is a
bus at the end of the street going to Coburg or you can walk to the Regent
street tram for easy access to the city.
The beautiful Edgars Creek parkland and bike track are great
to have so close. My children have loved going down to the creek to throw
stones in the water, build cubby houses, make dams and generally enjoy nature.
They have also helped out at planting days so they can watch the trees that
they have planted grow strong over the years.
Newlands and Reservoir West Primary as well as local
Catholic primary schools are within easy reach. Coburg Secondary School promises
to be an excellent option for older children.
Best of all we have lovely neighbours and friends in the
streets and surrounding neighbourhood who have made living in Tilley Street an
absolute pleasure. We lived here for 17
years and have raised five (yes five!!) children here over the last decades.
The house
It is a weatherboard house that is beautifully light filled and feels very spacious, emanating a Scandinavian charm. Period features
include beautiful double lead light doors in an art deco style, bakelite door
handles, wooden picture rails and etched
glass door panels (swan and butterfly) as well as a magnificent curved wall
unit. Baltic pine polished boards add to the charm. Just beautiful. There is
also nothing to do. The house has been repainted, restumped, new wiring and
attention to detail mean you can move in and relax. The hard work is all done.
We have plenty of space with three or four bedrooms. The
fourth could be a wonderful study. All bedrooms have lovely garden views. The
master bedroom feels enormous. This bedroom looks out on to the shady front
garden. The new built in wardrobes provide ample storage. A large modern kitchen
as well as a dining and separate lounge add to the feeling of spaciousness. The
city views from the kitchen landing are a definite plus. Heating and cooling
are covered with a gas log fire and reverse cycle air-conditioning as well as
underfloor insulation to keep you snug. Two bathrooms and a separate laundry
and toilet all add to the convenience and comfort.
Extra features
Best of all we have a large self-contained bungalow unit at
the rear of the property. This has the most awesome large windows straight from
the 1950s. The room sparkles with light and brightness. This allows for
flexible living that can adapt to your changing needs over time. This unit could
be used for any number of purposes including artist’s studio, teenage retreat,
granny flat or as space for a home business or even as a separate rental to
earn income.
The separate games/hobby room adjoining the courtyard is a
real luxury. This could be space for playing billiards or table tennis or a man
cave to enjoy and make your own.
Gardens
The house has beautiful landscaped gardens that I have
created over the years. The mature native garden at the front enables privacy
and a feeling of tranquillity. The garden was planted to attract native birds.
From the front bedroom and the lounge you will be able to watch the honey
eaters feeding on the bottlebrush and grevilleas. The rear garden has space for a trampoline
and swing set as well as a patch of lawn for relaxing. The rear veggie garden
will enable you to pick fresh tomatoes or leafy vegetables to add to your
salad. Fruit trees include a generous orange tree and two lemon trees. We also
have planted olive tree, two apples and a pear so you can enjoy fruit from your
own backyard.
Private Courtyard
A beautiful private courtyard at the rear of the house
provides a special entertaining spot. We have had many celebrations here over
the years. It is a sheltered and private nook that is great for a relaxing BBQ with
friends and families
So here we are selling our beloved family home of almost
twenty years. We haven’t moved far as we love the North Coburg feel.
If you would like to come and check out the house or know someone who may be interested please pass on our details. Call Rosemary on 0432 499 923 for further details.
If you would like to come and check out the house or know someone who may be interested please pass on our details. Call Rosemary on 0432 499 923 for further details.
