When the current provider moved down from a Melbourne apartment in 2015, a previous extension had carved out a sun-drenched rear living space.

The young family have now made their mark on 36 Roxby Street with another clever refurbishment, adding a valuable fourth bedroom, a second bathroom, a functional home office and a garage.

While replacing the ramshackle old shed with a more thoughtful solution, it also opens up a new interior courtyard, providing a secondary private outdoor space with built-in seating for ready-made relaxation.

The stall owner still notes that the inherited open-plan kitchen, dining room and living room is the family's favorite place to hang out.

With French doors on the back deck and two lawns in the backyard, she can watch her children play in the kitchen.

"I love the kitchen, especially in the summer when all the light comes in. It's beautiful because the sun faces north."

"That little yard in the middle where we have coffee or drinks in the morning."

While the new wooden box to the right of the original facade is a deliberate stylistic contrast, the interior of the home still proudly displays its heritage through polished wood floors, fireplaces and stained glass details at the front door.

All four bedrooms are located off the entrance hall, and walk-in closets off the master bedroom now open to a modern ensuite with a floating wood vanity and rimless shower.

A second lounge and central courtyard, just off the main living room, has a gas stove to warm it comfortably on winter nights.

The home office and mud room, a purpose-built space with a wooden table and storage including coat hooks, is accessed through this courtyard, but you can also access it through the oversized single garage.

"I work remotely, so I needed a separate space away from the house," the seller said.

This design creates a degree of separation between work and play that many people struggle to find when they can't get to work.

And with a cafe nearby, you can still go out for a morning coffee break.

The vendor said what she liked best about the address was the walking distance to so many amenities, including the Shannon Avenue shopping strip at the end of the street.

She said: 'The school is very convenient and as I have a young son, we are only a short walk from playgrounds and parks.

"I can have a coffee in the morning, I can have a coffee on the go at the weekend - the location is fantastic."

Buxton broker Christine Allison will auction Manifold Heights 36 Roxby St on May 27 at 11:30 a.m. The price is expected to be $1.25 million to $1.35 million.