Cover property: A cosy, winter escape in Deakin

There is nothing like an open wood fire to communicate winter cosiness and this Deakin gem has full-on charm to burn.

Solid wood floors, timber sash windows, picture rails, french doors to the entertaining space and even the original wood-fire oven in the kitchen add to a wonderfully intimate cottage feel.

This north-facing home sits on a manageable 648-square-metre block, surrounded by landscaped, low-maintenance gardens with plenty of play areas.

Entry leads into a small timber-floored foyer with formal living and dining to one side, highlighted by an open fireplace with a welcoming blaze.

The dining room, which has access to the rear deck, leads into a light, bright kitchen with plenty of timber bench space and quality appliances. A nostalgic link with yesteryear has been retained with the incorporation of the original wood-fire oven.

There are three large bedrooms with built-ins and a remodelled family bathroom featuring white tiles.

The rear deck provides plenty of space for outdoor entertaining while a single brick garage at the rear of the block offers opportunities for, perhaps, a studio conversion.

DEAKIN

48 MACGREGOR STREET

PRICE GUIDE: $940,000-plus EER: 1.5

AGENT: Dan McAlpine. Louise Harget, Belle Property Kingston, 0401 005 282, 0412 997 894

AUCTION: Saturday, July 15, 12.30pm

INSPECT: Saturday, July 8, 11am-11.45am