1 Gillingham Street, Preston

Engaging, tastefully finished and featuring a wraparound courtyard offering seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, this two bedroom Californian Bungalow simply shines.

Single level and maintained with pride, this exceptional home with its terrazzo lined portico, soaring three metre ceilings and polished hardwood floors presents a charismatic façade to a picture-perfect street, and well-proportioned, streamlined interiors that are flooded in natural light. A free-flowing floorplan sees open plan living with French Doors on two sides connecting to the L-shaped courtyard, serviced by a stylishly appointed modern kitchen featuring a full suite of appliances and excellent storage options.

Carpeted bedrooms with robes are generously proportioned, each opening to the front verandah, and the updated bathroom is all class with a stone topped vanity and walk-in shower. Quality continues with a separate laundry, split system heating/cooling, panel heaters plus off-street parking for two.

Perched on the Thornbury fringe, central to Bell and Thornbury Stations, a short walk to Miller Village trams and High Street Thornbury’s popular shopping and restaurant precinct, near central Preston shopping and iconic Market, Merri Creek trails and zoned to well-regarded schools including Bell Primary and popular Preston High, it makes an ideal first home or charming downsizer opportunity.