On a quiet street in a quiet town, 31 Leichhardt St Ivanhoe was built in 1953 using termite resistant cypress pine floorboards, frame and weatherboards. The house is a quality construction and includes period features such as 9 foot ceilings, picture rails and sash windows.

Restumped on bricks, the house has had ceiling insulation, reverse cycle air conditioning and a ~3kW solar system installed. The open fire sees regular use in winter and the kitchen is fitted with a gas oven.

Air conditioning units are installed in both bedrooms, the living room and the lounge.

Outbuildings include a 7.5 x 4m lined and insulated corrugated iron garage with air conditioning, concrete floor, shelves, benches and electricity.

On a half-acre block, the fully fenced grounds with street and laneway access feature raised garden beds under shade, extensive grassed areas, mature fruit and ornamental trees.

Water is supplied via 15 000 litre rainwater tanks plumbed to house and garden. Council water is also connected as needed.

The house is open-plan kitchen living room and lounge. It currently has two bedrooms however the living room and back veranda suit renovation to create another two bedrooms if required.

Bedroom 2, the hallway and the living room have all been recently renovated.

There are excellent employment opportunities in town for reliable people, K-12 education is provided by Ivanhoe Central School, and health care is provided in town by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.