88 Droop Street, Footscray
House
Space, Potential And The Elegance Of The Victorian Era In Prime Footscray Location
• Spacious Victorian residence built circa 1900 on a large allotment with rear laneway access – move-in-ready with potential for restoration
• Heritage features retained providing the ideal base for a stunning renovation
• Huge living room with adjoining kitchen/dining + large formal lounge room
• Three spacious bedrooms with feature fireplaces, including a master with built-in robe
• Huge freestanding entertaining room with second kitchen adjoining garage
• Lush front garden + low-maintenance back garden. Parking for up to five vehicles
• Ideally positioned just 7.2km* from the CBD with easy road and rail access. Strolling distance to cafes, Footscray’s CBD, Footscray Station, and Footscray Park, and close to Yarraville, Seddon, and major shopping centres
• Sought-after school zone – Footscray Primary School (9-minute* walk) and Footscray High School’s Barkly campus (10-minute* walk)
Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a heritage home on a full-sized block in one of Footscray’s most coveted locations, this circa 1900 Victorian residence has evolved over the years, but still boasts stunning heritage features, roomy interiors, and undeniable grace. Its breathtaking entry hall reveals its elegant history, with period features throughout the home providing the perfect inspiration for a spectacular transformation. Deceptively spacious, families will delight in the room to move, while renovators will be excited by the flexibility of the floor plan and the room to extend (STCA).
The sweeping living room offers a cosy family retreat and is complemented by the air-conditioned formal lounge, offering the luxury of a second living area. The adjoining kitchen is well-appointed and ready to tackle family cooking, with ample storage, loads of preparation space, and plenty of room for a big dining table to gather around.
The three large bedrooms all boast feature fireplaces, with the large master also appointed with a generous built-in robe and reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The family bathroom adjoins the large laundry with direct access to the low-maintenance backyard, with raised garden beds ready to be filled with blooms or transformed into an abundant kitchen garden.
Those who love to entertain will be delighted by the huge purpose-built room adjoining the garage, with a full-sized kitchen and loads of room to gather friends and family for celebrations. With rear-laneway access and parking for five vehicles, this property offers every convenience and endless potential. This is an opportunity that won’t last long, so don’t miss your chance to inspect!
Why you’ll love this location:
This is undoubtedly one of the most coveted addresses in Footscray, offering an incredible inner-city lifestyle with every convenience on your doorstep.
Walk to the much-loved Tiernan Café for your morning coffee in just two minutes* or take the ten-minute* walk into Footscray’s vibrant shopping and dining precinct for a huge selection of cafes, bars, restaurants, and the convenience of Coles and Kmart. Pick up some fresh produce at the incredible Footscray Market, just an 11-minute stroll from home, soak up some culture at the Footscray Arts Centre, or walk to the lush green oasis of Footscray Park in just nine minutes*. The renowned villages of Seddon and Yarraville are both only minutes away, while Central West Shopping Centre and Highpoint Shopping Centre are both just a short drive from home.
Families will appreciate the easy school run, with Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School both an easy walk away, while those working in the city will enjoy a swift commute by road or rail. Easy access to public transport adds to the already impressive appeal of this location, with a bus stop right out the front, a tram stop two doors down, and Footscray Station a short walk from home.
*Approximate.
• Heritage features retained providing the ideal base for a stunning renovation
• Huge living room with adjoining kitchen/dining + large formal lounge room
• Three spacious bedrooms with feature fireplaces, including a master with built-in robe
• Huge freestanding entertaining room with second kitchen adjoining garage
• Lush front garden + low-maintenance back garden. Parking for up to five vehicles
• Ideally positioned just 7.2km* from the CBD with easy road and rail access. Strolling distance to cafes, Footscray’s CBD, Footscray Station, and Footscray Park, and close to Yarraville, Seddon, and major shopping centres
• Sought-after school zone – Footscray Primary School (9-minute* walk) and Footscray High School’s Barkly campus (10-minute* walk)
Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a heritage home on a full-sized block in one of Footscray’s most coveted locations, this circa 1900 Victorian residence has evolved over the years, but still boasts stunning heritage features, roomy interiors, and undeniable grace. Its breathtaking entry hall reveals its elegant history, with period features throughout the home providing the perfect inspiration for a spectacular transformation. Deceptively spacious, families will delight in the room to move, while renovators will be excited by the flexibility of the floor plan and the room to extend (STCA).
The sweeping living room offers a cosy family retreat and is complemented by the air-conditioned formal lounge, offering the luxury of a second living area. The adjoining kitchen is well-appointed and ready to tackle family cooking, with ample storage, loads of preparation space, and plenty of room for a big dining table to gather around.
The three large bedrooms all boast feature fireplaces, with the large master also appointed with a generous built-in robe and reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The family bathroom adjoins the large laundry with direct access to the low-maintenance backyard, with raised garden beds ready to be filled with blooms or transformed into an abundant kitchen garden.
Those who love to entertain will be delighted by the huge purpose-built room adjoining the garage, with a full-sized kitchen and loads of room to gather friends and family for celebrations. With rear-laneway access and parking for five vehicles, this property offers every convenience and endless potential. This is an opportunity that won’t last long, so don’t miss your chance to inspect!
Why you’ll love this location:
This is undoubtedly one of the most coveted addresses in Footscray, offering an incredible inner-city lifestyle with every convenience on your doorstep.
Walk to the much-loved Tiernan Café for your morning coffee in just two minutes* or take the ten-minute* walk into Footscray’s vibrant shopping and dining precinct for a huge selection of cafes, bars, restaurants, and the convenience of Coles and Kmart. Pick up some fresh produce at the incredible Footscray Market, just an 11-minute stroll from home, soak up some culture at the Footscray Arts Centre, or walk to the lush green oasis of Footscray Park in just nine minutes*. The renowned villages of Seddon and Yarraville are both only minutes away, while Central West Shopping Centre and Highpoint Shopping Centre are both just a short drive from home.
Families will appreciate the easy school run, with Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School both an easy walk away, while those working in the city will enjoy a swift commute by road or rail. Easy access to public transport adds to the already impressive appeal of this location, with a bus stop right out the front, a tram stop two doors down, and Footscray Station a short walk from home.
*Approximate.