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Overview
This beautifully updated character home at 106 Humffray Street North seamlessly merges timeless charm with modern convenience, creating a residence imbued with both personality and practical appeal. Its original features complement quality renovations, offering a generous layout with versatile living spaces that exude warmth and welcome.
Upon entry, the spacious foyer guides one into an elegant living room bathed in natural light from expansive windows adorned with sheer curtains. Enhancements such as a ceiling fan and electric wall heater provide comfort, making this room an ideal setting for relaxation.
The heart of the home unfolds into an updated kitchen and meals area featuring matte finishes, timber benchtops, and an induction cooktop. Ample storage options and picturesque views of the gardens and Black Hill nature reserve add to the kitchen's appeal. A cleverly designed combined butler's pantry and laundry further boost functionality with additional bench space, storage, and a second sink.
The home comprises three generously proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from large windows, ceiling fans, and soft sheer curtains, enhancing the residence's classic style. The centrally located bathroom is well-equipped with a bath, shower, vanity with storage, a separate toilet, and convenient linen storage in the hallway.
A sunroom at the rear, surrounded by expansive windows, offers a tranquil retreat overlooking landscaped gardens, ideal for peaceful moments. Adjacent is a study that provides an excellent space for remote work or reading, catering to modern lifestyle needs.
Energy efficiency is a highlight, with a fully electric setup that includes solar panels and a heat pump hot water system, contributing to impressively low running costs.
Landscaped gardens provide a private sanctuary featuring established trees, lush greenery, and a mature lemon tree, designed for ease of maintenance. Outdoor living is facilitated by a charming seating area, perfect for morning coffees or entertaining, complemented by a separate shed and workshop that offer valuable storage and hobby space.
Situated in the vibrant heart of Ballarat East, the home benefits from proximity to Coles, local cafes, restaurants, everyday shopping, walking tracks, and parklands. Accessibility is further enhanced by a nearby railway station and freeway, with the Ballarat CBD easily reachable, making this property a fine choice for families, professionals, and anyone appreciating a blend of heritage character with contemporary living.
Local Market Insights
In Ballarat East, Quiet Listings observed 128 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 184 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $788,391. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 78%, followed by commercial properties (7%), and land (5%). Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd is the only agency with property listings monitored during the period. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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Location
Ballarat East VIC 3350
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