Presenting as a wonderful opportunity for astute property buyers, this spacious and private 447sqm block features a charming and comfortable family home with a generous outdoor entertaining area overlooking a large garden oasis. This sought-after location in Yarraville on Francis Street, is a draw card in itself with huge potential. The character-filled home has the potential to either be expanded to create a family dream home, or redeveloped, for which this main road location provides great opportunities for growth. Indoor-outdoor living is made easy thanks to the large double doors connecting the open-plan living area to the gorgeous backyard deck with views to greenery beyond. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee as you listen to the abundance of birds in the trees above, entertaining guests, or watching the kids play on the grass, the large outdoor space is sure to be a much-loved part of the home. Stepping inside, you’ll find original decorative ceilings and cornices throughout that enhance the charm of the home. In the kitchen there is ample preparation and storage space and a dishwasher, while in the light-filled north-facing bedrooms you’ll enjoy the convenience of built-in robes. There are two office spaces that will appeal to those who work from home, as well as space for three cars to park off-street. The garage workshop with storage cupboards adds further appeal, as do the solar panels, electric hot water system, rainwater tanks and sheds. Enjoy a healthy active lifestyle with many features within walking distance of the property, including the popular Cruickshank Park, right at your doorstep. You will benefit from the stunning walking trails, tennis and basketball courts, exercise stations, playgrounds, BMX track, and the picturesque Stoney Creek waterway corridor. Also, nearby are a number of sports facilities for hockey, soccer, cricket, lawn bowls, Trugo, disc frisby and tennis. Take a scenic stroll to the Yarraville village via Cruickshank Park, for the farmers and craft markets or venture in for dinner and a movie at the Sun Theatre. The property location provides easy access to all the conveniences you need, including schools, shops, dining options, the Yarraville village and train station, and the CBD just 6km away. A future truck ban will help transform this main road into a more relaxed, pedestrian-friendly street, which will add great value to this prime piece of real estate. Key features of the property: Large covered outdoor entertaining area with roll down weather proof blinds, Large established gardens with drought tolerant plants, Location across the road from Cruickshank Park, 2 separate study/office/WFH spaces, A second toilet in the laundry, Alarm system in the home and outside studio, Solar panels, An elegant, fully tiled bathroom, Electric hot water system, Built in robes, Dishwasher, Rainwater tanks, 2 sheds, Off street parking for 3 cars, Large chicken coop, Garage with workshop area and storage cupboards, Current truck curfews in evenings and weekends, with an upcoming permanent truck ban, 3-minute walk to Wimberley Avenue coffee shops and restaurants, Walking distance to highly sought-after schools and kindergartens, Walking distance to Yarraville Village and Sun theatre, Multiple bus connections in close vicinity as well as the Yarraville train station, 10-minute drive to Williamstown beach, Easy connection to nearby off-road cycling trails (Federation Trail, Bay Trail West), Nearby Whitten Oval and other sporting precincts.