Walking through the home, the quality of the design and materials is what really stands out. The original Californian Bungalow has been beautifully retained, but it's the transition into the Rob Kennon-designed extension that gives the property its point of difference. The exposed brick, blackbutt timber, heated concrete floors and northern glass create a warm, architectural feel rather than an overly polished renovation. The kitchen, dining and living areas work particularly well together, while the separate lounge, studios and private main bedroom provide excellent separation for a family. The direct relationship with Derby Reserve also gives the backyard a much greater sense of openness and privacy.
From a value perspective, the agent has used very relevant evidence: 41 Wales Street, Thornbury – $3.30m; 20 South Crescent, Northcote – $3.33m; and 8 Glanfield Street, Northcote – $3.20m. South Crescent and Glanfield Street sit on larger 650m² and 569m² allotments respectively, so at 490m², Mitchell Street needs its architectural quality, park-side position and turnkey condition to justify the $3.2m–$3.4m range. In my view, those attributes are strong enough to make it competitive with these sales, particularly for a design-focused family buyer.
- Rob Kennon architectural extension
- Excellent park-side corner position
- High-quality single-level family living
- Premium Northcote price point
- Smaller land than some comparables
- Design aesthetic may narrow buyers
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