Built circa 1900 "Ellesmere" is a charming Edwardian home packed with original period features, spacious rooms and a number of modern updates in recent years, the result being a lovely period home meeting modern standards only a short drive to Bendigo's CBD. It is handy to shops, schools, transport and walking tracks along Bendigo Creek to Lake Weeroona. Walking through the front door you are immediately greeted with a spacious hall boasting ornate archway and embossed wall-paper, other features include lead-light glazed windows, high architraves, 3.6m pine-lined ceilings and polished Baltic pine floors. From the hallway there are three large bedrooms (the master is huge!!) all consisting of built in robes, fireplaces with decorative mantels; the front two bedrooms have pressed metal ceilings and the master bedroom has a window seat overlooking the front yard just adding to some of the many features this home has to offer. Flowing through the hall into the modern country style kitchen boasting a gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, pantry cupboard and island breakfast bar, adjacent is the meals area offering room for a six-seat table. The kitchen flows directly to the formal dining area and lounge which features an original fireplace with mantel and has access to both the return verandah and through French doors to the rear decked alfresco. The bathroom has been updated in recent years and boasts claw-foot bath, timber vanity, shower and toilet. The laundry is large and has plenty of storage with the second bathroom with shower and toilet off the back. Ducted gas floor heating and split system cooling tie this home off nicely for year-round comfort. The front features a traditional return verandah, picket fence and brick paved walkway. The rear of the home has a decked alfresco, brick paved courtyard and a bungalow/studio in the back corner. A carport off the bungalow the has private access from Grace Street and offer extra parking for two vehicles. It has beautiful kerbside appeal, is located just minutes to the CBD, Lake Weeroona, shops and public transport, this wonderful period home is sure to impress. Call today to book your inspection