17 Shakespeare Avenue, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia

A beautifully preserved example of its period, where the dimensions and the details convey rich retro integrity, this engaging two bedroom home provides an exceptional balance of past, present and future appeal. Classic external lines frame evocative spaces including a living room that retains its polished floors, etched glass internal doors, ornate ceiling and a brick mantlepeice that now surrounds an efficient gas heater. The separate kitchen's own hardwood floors, ample meals area and original cabinetry reflects a respect for the era that's matched by the bathroom's pedestal basin, period tiles and original finishes. A separate laundry completes the current two bedroom format before a back garden reveals its enticing depth and exciting sense of potential, STCA. A garden shed, side drive and lock up garage add to today's profile in an ideal position just moments from Preston Primary School and its Junior Campus, Plenty Road and Summerhill Shopping Centre. It's time to be tempted by traditions, by scope and by the setting - rewards will follow.