Lovely bones with potential
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday March 12, 2011
It was a subdued crowd that rolled up to 7 Upper Road, Forest Lodge, last week, with many buyers keen to get out of the sporadic rain.This Federation house has much potential thanks to the lack of any recent paintwork, many classic touches throughout (think exposed timber beams and brick walls) and a laundry and storeroom under the house that would make an ideal second living area.Still, as it is there is much to be had for whoever pays about $1.1 million at the April 2 auction, according to BresicWhitney agent Fraser Turvey (0404 056 222). The 167 sq m block is big for this neighbourhood, while the house has four bedrooms (including a converted attic) and a precious garage at the back.CROWDYoung, professional couples.UPSIDESThe downstairs laundry has a ceiling high enough to warrant being converted into a second living area; the north-facing front balcony.DOWNSIDESA tight spiral staircase off the back deck to the courtyard requires a bit of effort; one bathroom and four bedrooms - enough said.OVERHEARD"You certainly wouldn't have to worry about storage space."DESIGN IDEAS I MIGHT NICKThe overgrown wisteria covering the back deck as a natural screen.OUTSIDE INTERESTA fish pond in the back courtyard.IN THE HOODFrom its hilltop vantage point, it is walking distance to Bicentennial Park and the shops on Booth St.
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