Our homes are still open, but by private appointment only. Please contact the agent to arrange your private inspection. Freestanding homes in the heart of Erskineville are incredibly rare and this Victorian beauty promises the perfect canvas for transformation. On the market for the first time in over half a century, the elegant bay fronted home holds a prized setting at the end of John Street, 250m to the friendly village hub with its alfresco cafes, wine bars and beer gardens and a couple of blocks to the heart of Newtown. Set on a 215sqm approx with a 10.5m frontage and sunny north facing backyard, the three-bedroom home's elegant proportions, original fireplaces and pressed metal ceilings serve as a gracious reminder of the past while offering the ideal foundations for renovation. Live in or rent out while exploring the potential to open out the rear to take advantage of its sunny aspect as well as scope for a second level (STCA). - Prime 215sqm approx block with a sunny north facing backyard - Central hallway, classic high ceiling and polished timber floors - 3 double bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes and 1 with a fireplace - Huge bay fronted living room anchored by a marble fireplace - Stunning pressed metal ceilings and elegant vintage chandelier - Bright dining room, galley gas kitchen, north facing courtyard - Tidy bathroom plus a separate outdoor W.C. and laundry room - Reconfigure for in/outdoor living and add a second level STCA - Leafy neighbourhood pocket, 250m stroll to the village heart - 200m to Macdonaldtown station, 400m to Erskineville station - 500m to Hollis Park, walk to Newtown's cultural and dining hub - Rates: Water $278pq, Council $396pq (Both approx.) Contact Shaun Stoker 0424 172 217 Moira Verheijen 0414 343 995