16 Smith Ave, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

If home’s could talk, what a story this original Californian Bungalow could tell. Originally transported from Heidelberg, the residence has been lovingly restored and extended with décor respectful to its origins yet pleasing to the modern eye. Completely established with beautiful cottage gardens, a new powder coated fence and sealed driveway, in a location central to all your needs.

A charming façade with double sash windows, and porch laid with Jarrah floorboards, introduces you to the neutral painted interiors and gorgeous coffered ceilings throughout the main zones. Comprising four character laden bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master is fitted with a WIR and ensuite with elegant vanity, shower and gold toned tapware plus an ornamental fireplace for added atmosphere. Set opposite a second bedroom (optional lounge) which also displays an original ceiling rose. The family bathroom reflects the period of the original home yet attends to all your comfort needs with a gorgeous clawfoot bath, shower and separate toilet.

Open plan living and dining and a Jarrah kitchen exude personality with country-chic cabinetry matched to white appliances including a gas cooktop and Bosch dishwasher. French doors extend to a large timber deck overlooking immaculate gardens hedged by Silver Birch trees. Adjoining a generous oversized double garage with workbench, shelving and storage. In addition to a wonderful versatile under-house room ideal as a studio/gym/storage connecting to the laundry with handy drying cupboard from the heated vent, plus a toilet.

Highly suited to a young family, professional couple and those downsizing off large acreage properties. The inclusions are numerous: original and recycled timber floorboards throughout, several original doors, ornate brass door knobs, gas ducted heating, split system, and linen storage, plus select pendant lighting.

This Golf Links Estate location is superb, only minutes to Croydon Central and Main Street shops and cafes along with Mooroolbark shopping hub. Minutes to Chirnside Park and Eastland Shopping Centres. Silcock, Warrien and Barngeong Reserves and Brentwood Park are just around the corner for playgrounds, dog walking and BBQs. Close to Luther and Oxley Colleges and Yarra Valley Grammar and a host of primary schools and childcare centres. Handy to Croydon Station, buses, Eastlink and the Yarra Valley winery region.

Lily May Cottage was affectionately named after the original owner and to this day has the same beautiful appeal that this owner experienced when it was moved to 16 Smith Avenue decades ago. Come and see for yourself why this home has been so endeared.