In a quiet cul de sac hidden amongst the prestige homes of the Maling Road Precinct, this single fronted Victorian c1890 blends its classical originality with extended modern spaces and a sunfilled northern rear courtyard just a short stroll from Maling Road Village. One of an enchanting row of six individually built brick Victorians purportedly built for the staff of the area's early manor house, its delightful two-bedroom accommodation provides an exciting opportunity to move straight in and enjoy as ideas are discussed to update or further renovate (STCA), taking its pretty period proportions to a whole new level. Hidden behind a lace-worked verandah façade, a traditional layout in which two original rooms retain their high rosette ceilings, Baltic Pine floors and handsome OFPs linked together by a bright arched hallway. At the rear, a fully equipped modern kitchen with ample storage, adjoining dining and a sun-soaked living room step out to paved alfresco entertaining and the north facing courtyard garden. Includes two bedrooms, one with excellent floor-to-ceiling BIRs/storage, served by a functional bathroom with laundry facilities. Immediately enjoy a premium Canterbury lifestyle, then in time, take advantage of its beautifully preserved character and prized north facing rear aspect with a state-of-the-art renovation in this blue-chip position just a short stroll from Maling Road Village, leading local and private schools, trams, trains, and Canterbury Gardens. Walk to Strathcona, Siena College and prized Canterbury Primary with minutes to other leading private schools, Canterbury Girls Secondary College and Camberwell High, Camberwell Junction and Balwyn shopping. Shelter Real Estate Agents Canterbury