17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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The Roaring ’20s era was well under way when this triple-fronted Californian bungalow emerged in one of Newtown’s premier streets.

Successive owners have kept the clock ticking, enhancing the style from the decadent era resulting in a modern home at 17 Buckland Ave.

The property goes to auction on February 18 at noon. Price hopes are $2m to $2.1m

There’s plenty of original features to see in this showy residence, such as ceiling roses, pendant lighting and those magnificent bay windows and doors with the leadlight windows.

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The present owners did the finishing touches, introducing herringbone parquetry floors that top off that modern feel, Buxton, Newtown agent Tom Butters said.

Herringbone parquetry floors have completed the renovation to this 1920s era home.

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17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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“It’s that first impression – it’s a beautiful home from the facade, but it’s finished throughout really perfectly,” Mr Butters said.

“It’s full of light, and when you’re inside and you look out, you’re surrounded by trees.

“It’s a really nice feeling.”

The subdued natural timber hue manages to lift the neutral white colour palette used throughout the home, and it pops up as a timber panelled built-in wardrobe in a downstairs bedroom and the highlighted vanity units in the bathrooms.

Timber highlights continue in the bathrooms.

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Leadlight windows are featured throughout the home.

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The kitchen also fits the bill as a fitting tribute to this glorious home. It has Bosch appliances, including a dishwasher, gas cooking, and wide, white, stone benches overlooking the dining area where French doors lead out to the deck.

The kitchen, dining and living rooms occupy an open space perfect as the central point for a growing family.

A separate north-facing lounge room embraces a large bay window that soaks up plenty of sunlight.

17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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While the vendors are looking to upsize with their young family, having loved their move into Geelong, Mr Butters said the four-bedroom house represented an opportunity for many demographics.

“It’s a good home because it can be one-level living for an older buyer, who doesn’t want to deal with stairs, but it’s a good family home as well because you’ve got separate areas up and downstairs for kids and family,” he said.

The main floor has two bedrooms, including the main with an ensuite. All the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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17 Buckland Ave, Newtown.

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Two more bedrooms are in a lower-ground floor that includes separate access from the backyard.

A studio created in a bungalow at the end of the long side driveway also has the laundry and a kitchenette.

Mr Butters said there was plenty of space between neighbours, with the 766sq m block feeling more spacious as a result.

“The current owners have recreated the back yard to make it really workable and a great space if someone wanted to put a pool in there.

“It’s a beautifully finished home and you’ve got heaps of room around you.”

“You’re in one of the best streets in Newtown in a home that’s finished. You’re not going to get anything better at the moment on the market.”