Renovated Newtown bungalow earns modern classic status
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130 Noble St, Newtown, has been extensively renovated since it last sold.
Located in a highly sought-after pocket of Newtown, this classic red brick bungalow was originally designed by Buchan, Laird & Buchan Architects in the 1920s.
Attracted to the home’s street presence and character, the vendors say the private, north-facing 1023sq m block and its position were also drawcards.
“We absolutely love the tree-lined neighbourhood. We can walk to everything- schools, coffee and of course Kardinia Park,” they say.
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An original fireplace has pride of place in the dining area.
The current owners have extensively renovated and extended the original footprint so the substantial five-bedroom home at 130 Noble St, Newtown, now blends its original classic charm with modern architectural design.
“The renovation was completed at the end of 2020. It took almost two years to meticulously restore this home,” the vendor says.
“It was a full renovation and extension with architectural design and was built by CJ Henderson. The inspiration was to create a beautiful family home with spaces for all stages of life.”
Outside, the circular driveway, wraparound front veranda and established gardens of the property have hosted everything from family gatherings to weddings.
“Our greatest memories were getting married in our gorgeous backyard on a beautiful summer day and bringing our two children home to this house, and watching them achieve their milestones,” the vendor says.
An old telephone off the entrance hall is a throwback.
There’s a mix of formal and informal living areas.
The kitchen has two ovens, an integrated fridge/freezer, unction cooktop and walk-in pantry.
Unfolding over two levels, the home’s layout, features and functionality have family at the core, with an upper level featuring three oversized bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, a study nook with a built-in desk.
Two further bedrooms, including the main suite, are located on the ground floor where a series of flexible living spaces are accessed via a spacious entrance hall.
“This is the ideal family home,” says the vendor. “There are so many areas we love, from the children’s zone upstairs to the luxurious master suite.
“We love entertaining in the kitchen/ dining area – it flows into the outside of the house onto the large alfresco and is such a beautiful place to relax.”
The 1203sq m property has plenty of space for kids to play.
The ensuite is elegantly finished.
The main bedroom has both hydronic heating and ducted heating and cooling.
One of the greatest features of the home is its flexible floor plan, which has been adaptable to the current owners’ changing needs.
“The house has changed for us significantly since we moved in, as we have welcomed our young children, and the house has transformed.,” they say. “We used the home office/ guest bedroom as a playroom for them, and the upstairs area became their space.
“It suits a growing family for all stages of life and caters for all desires with a large back yard and rumpus room currently used as a gym.”
Whitford, Newtown agent John Moran is handling the sale of 130 Noble St, Newtown. Price hopes are $4.4m to $4.8m.
