Reservoir: Vintage-style charm catches buyers’ attention

The three-bedroom house at 31 Willoughby St, Reservoir.

A Reservoir house is in demand among family buyers thanks to its retro charm, generous garden and top-notch location.
The three-bedroom home at 31 Willoughby St is set on a 668sq m block featuring fruit trees, a paved barbecue area and separate mancave and workshop with its own kitchen space and toilet.

Barry Plant Reservoir director Harry Kontossis says that the previous owner, a good handyman, kept the abode in “immaculate condition”.

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“There’s nothing to spend, everything has been done,” Kontossis says.

“It’s the sort of home you would buy and stay in until your children grow up – it’s a good, honest family home.”

There’s been strong interest, mostly from families, in the residence that has a timber-fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, a dedicated meals area that links to a formal living zone, an additional rumpus area, two bathrooms and a laundry.

Pine-lined ceilings and walls, brick feature walls, ornate ceilings and leadlight windows add to a touch of vintage style.

Plenty of natural light enters the home.

The paved outdoor dining area.

A country-style kitchen including a dishwasher.

“The location is excellent, it’s within walking distance to Reservoir train station, Edwardes Park Lake, the shopping and dining in Edwardes St, schools are close by and so are cafes and eateries,” Kontossis says.

“It’s also about a 15-minute walk to the tram line in Gilbert St.”

For those who prefer to drive, the home offers a tandem carport with access from a rear lane and secure off-street parking.

Leadlight windows and brick walls are among the features.

There’s also ceiling fans and split system heating and cooling.

A cool retro bathroom.

Other highlights include heating panels throughout, split system heating and cooling with two units, ceiling fans, parquetry floors and new carpets.

Mr Kontossis says that one of his favourite parts of the property is the well-maintained rear garden.

“I think the back living area overlooking the gardens is something special,” he adds.

The house will be auctioned with a $1m-$1.1m asking range at 11am on July 19.

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