WELCOME HOME

One of the last of the originals, this mid-century classic has all the hallmarks of a ripper rebuilding or development opportunity. For starters, the block is big. 50ft x 150ft in the old scale which equates to around 697 square metres. Bingo. Plus, the dimensions are uniform and there's minimal gradient across the site. Cherry on top is its prime Niddrie-edge location directly opposite the open spaces of Bowes Avenue Reserve. Renovate, renew or redevelop (STCA) - this one's a winner either way.

THESE ARE YOUR NEIGHBOURS

COFFEE - Mister Hoffman, Roasting Warehouse, Coffee QTR

EAT - Nobel Greek Tavern, Sear Steakhouse, BASQ

TREAT - Cravin Crapes, Gelato Lulamina, LaManna

DRINK - Mr McCracken, Perry's, Essendon Hotel

WELLNESS - Spa Nirvana, Nutrition Capital, ESSE

THE FINER POINTS

| Four bedrooms (large main) | Study | Updated central bathroom | Separate WC | Front living room | Open meals area and adjoining kitchen with stainless-steel cooking appliances | Sunroom to the rear | Internal laundry facilities | Reverse-cycle split-system air conditioner | New floors | New blinds | Deep west-facing backyard | Lock-up single garage | Gated side driveway |

FINAL WORD

Land, location and a grange of options ahead.