THIS quiet, friendly neighbourhood close to the centre of Bendigo is a wonderful surprise packet - picturesque streets, some lovely historic homes and cottages, and all of it walking distance to View Street and the CBD. Having been a family home for the whole of its 45 years, this four-bedroom weatherboard has been beautifully maintained and offers first home buyers in particular a spacious and propitious investment opportunity. There's plenty of natural light in the living areas, four good-sized bedrooms - including three with built-in wardrobes - and an en suite in the main bedroom, a rare commodity in a home of its era. The living area comprises a lounge room with gas heating, a tiled dining area with glass doors opening to a fernery, and an immaculate kitchen with gas upright stove and plenty of storage including a four-door pantry. Other features include a family bathroom with spa bath, ducted evaporative cooling, and gas under-floor heating, and a perfect north-easterly aspect that captures all that lovely winter sunshine. Outside is a paved and covered entertaining area, a double carport with gated street access, a 7 x 6-metre steel garage/workshop with 15-amp power and storage for two more vehicles, and a sprinkler system to the both the front and rear gardens. A shady fernery protects the north-west side of the home, while a small garden shed provides extra storage. You won't just be buying a house, you'll be inheriting 45 years of love and care.