Constructed in 1953 and positioned perfectly, close to Semaphore Beach and its vibrant summer outdoor festival environment, along with the lifestyle, restaurant and café scene of Semaphore Road, this solid brick residence now offers an ideal opportunity for keen renovators to revitalise and renew or for developers to demolish and rebuild (STCC). The home is sited on a generous allotment of 514m² (approx) and presents a wonderful restoration project for the keen renovator. With 5 large main rooms plus utilities, the home is ready to renew and upgrade. Character features include 3.0m ceilings, art deco ceiling roses and cornices, original light fittings, timber floors and sash windows. A generous eat-in kitchen provides original solid timber cabinetry, wide sink with filtered water, tiled splashback's and free standing electric stove. Appealing utility areas include a spacious full main bathroom with pedestal basin, a generous laundry with triple concrete trough, wide rear lobby and handy storage room. Make no mistake, the home is in need of significant upgrade and maintenance and presents a challenging renovation for the keen handyman. The large level allotment will be perfect to redevelop into a stylish modern home, utilising the desirable allotment and taking advantage of the fabulous 'near coastal' location. Briefly: * 1953 constructed, solid brick home in need of repair and maintenance * Art deco features flowing across a spacious 5 main room design * 3.0m ceilings with art deco ceiling roses and cornices * Original light fittings, timber floors and sash windows * 2 spacious bedrooms, bedroom 1 with split system air conditioner * Large living room with original combustion heater and window air-conditioner * Full main bathroom with pedestal basin * Large combined kitchen/meals * Kitchen features original solid timber cabinetry, wide sink with filtered water, tiled splashback's and free standing electric stove * Large bedroom 3/dining room adjacent kitchen * Traditional laundry with triple concrete trough * Generous lobby and handy storage room * Rainwater tank and original outdoor toilet * Single garage with tilt door * Garden shed Located only a short distance to Semaphore Beach, Jetty and Largs Bay Sailing Club, offering a wonderful place for your daily exercise and recreation and a great opportunity to enjoy lazy afternoons in the summer sun. The Peterhead Railway Station will provide convenient public transport to the city and the speciality shops, cafes and beachside entertainment of Semaphore are just down the road. Local unzoned primary schools include LeFevre Peninsula Primary, Westport Primary and Ocean View P-12 College. The zoned high school for this address is LeFevre High School. Quality unzoned private schooling can be found nearby at Portside Christian School, Mount Carmel College & Dominican School. Largs North Kindergarten is just up the road. Inspection will reveal the potential within! 70 Mead Street Birkenhead