Charming Bluestone home, "Orchard Cottage" circa 1910, set on large 1,040 sqm allotment (approx) with ample opportunities.
Owned by the same family for over 60 years and rich in history, a rare and exciting opportunity presents to the new owner to live in this comfortable and adaptable home in this enviable eastern suburb's location.
Gracefully poised overlooking the front garden, this charming solid Bluestone home captures the charm and character of its era with original ornate features including high ceilings, Baltic pine floorboards, spacious bedrooms with fireplaces and stunning lead light entry by E.F. Troy.
Walking through the front door, you are greeted with a wide entry hall with lofty ceilings. Four spacious bedrooms flow off the hallway all featuring ceiling fans, while three have original fireplaces. The rear of the home opens up to a large, bright and airy open plan living/dining area and kitchen which floods with natural light from the large windows. This area also has a large family bathroom with separate toilet, a large laundry and a generous storage room. French doors open onto a paved patio and to a low maintenance expansive backyard offering various opportunities to extend, it currently features a large shed with concrete flooring and a garden shed. The driveway offers ample room for four cars plus a boat or trailer or the opportunity to add valuable double parking access across the driveway.
Features include:
Central hallway,
Original fireplaces
Original stained glass windows
Four bedrooms all with ceiling fans
Spacious light open plan extension
Combustion heater and R/C air conditioning
Large kitchen with ample bench space, dishwasher and large pantry
Family bathroom with separate toilet
Separate laundry
Storage room
Alarm system
Energy saving 3kw solar panel system
Large shed/workshop and garden tool shed
Sprawling rear yard with scope for extension or pool
Parking for multiple cars or trailer/camper van
Lockable front gates for security
Zoned for high quality schooling options, it is also located to nearby private schools including Pembroke, St Peter's Girls, Loretto and Seymour Colleges.
This comfortable family home has much to offer and presents multiple possibilities. Sympathetically restore/extend