The best of both worlds is on offer here for a discerning buyer – A truly charming period residence offering a self-sustainable lifestyle in the middle of a major regional city! Set on a deceptively spacious town sized allotment, this gorgeous Victorian home is light, bright and oozes character whilst only being a short walk to all the Bendigo CBD amenities. Suiting a range of home seekers searching for something a little less “run of the mill”, it is bursting with period features including the typical bull nose veranda at the front, stunning high ceilings, lovely polished floor boards, ceiling roses, dado boards, lining board ceilings and working fireplaces to name a few! Internally, the floor plan has been sympathetically updated and extended in days past, and consists of three bedrooms, including the master bedroom boasting its own ensuite, walk in robe and lovely French doors to the garden area (also check out to quirky and cool stencilling on the floor!). A secondary internal bathroom services the rest of the home and features pressed metal walls and timber look tiling! The main living area is very spacious, yet feels super cosy for a night in by the telly! And check out the eye-catching stained glass window! Ducted heating and cooling flow throughout the home. Completing the internal layout is the gorgeous cottage style kitchen and combined meals area. Highlights include the country style timber cabinetry and bench tops, large windows with views of the garden, pressed metal splash backs, dishwasher, walk in pantry and gas cooking facilities. Outside, there are multiple outdoor living spaces to enjoy in amongst lovely established cottage gardens, meaning you can bask in your own private retreat not knowing you are in the middle of the city! The vacant reserve next door and behind you gives an extra sense of space as well! There are an abundance of fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens, and a full sized chook house and yard to offer sustainability in the city! An existing shipping container is currently set up as an extra bedroom with its own split system heating & cooling, but is ideal for an artists studio, office or teenagers retreat. A third bathroom and laundry is situated close by, offering flexibility to this as a combined space. A garden shed means there is space for tools and general storage, whilst off street parking is well catered for with three covered spaces available with extra height for a caravan. This delightful property is as cosy and homely as anything you will find in the CBD area. A hidden gem and a must see, call now to arrange an inspection to see for yourself!