You'll think you've stepped into an oil painting with this gracious circa 1900 stone cottage right in the town centre of picturesque York, just over an hour from Perth. Character features abound in this charming historic home, with high ceilings, decorative cornices and ceiling roses, fireplaces, Jarrah floorboards and even the old wood fired stove.
If creating paintings of your own is more your style, you will be delighted with the separate studio at the rear of the property, nestled in the beautiful established country gardens. With its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, the studio is currently leased at $100 / week on a periodic tenancy.
The notable Eaton's Cottage is set on 885sqm close to the beautiful Avon River. This well situated home is part of the town's living history and, like many of the lavish Federation buildings, the facade has been beautifully restored. The main home enjoys two romantic bedrooms with fireplaces, a spacious lounge with fireplace (or third bedroom if required), timber country kitchen, family / meals area with French doors to the garden and a spacious bathroom / laundry. The property also has a cellar, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout for year round comfort.
York is the epitome of a bustling country town and has a worldwide reputation for its festivals including the Jazz Festival, garden festival, art & craft awards, plus the Antiques and Collectors Fair. The town offers plenty of entertainment, be it a riverside stroll, kayaking, skydiving, heritage trails, gliding, tennis, golf or horse riding. Potter round the town and take in the York Motor Museum or a meal in one of the beautifully restored hotels.
With Devonshire Tea's and shops practically on your doorstep, and the river just a stone's throw away, relax and enjoy the charms of life in this quaint and delightful town. The perfect weekender or an ideal home to retire to, Eaton's Cottage offers a peaceful country lifestyle just 100kms from the city.
Features:
- Right near the town centre and just a stroll from the picturesque Avon River - enjoy the riverside walks, parks and wildlife.
- The entry hall is full of character with high ceilings and timber floors.
- The front lounge is bright, with timber floors, carved timber mantelpiece, high ceilings and drapes. This spacious room could also be used as a bedroom.
- Spacious bedrooms with high ceilings, ceiling roses, neutral curtains, timber floors and cosy and romantic wood burning fireplaces.
- Step down to the family room which has French doors to the rear gardens, high ceilings and features a remarkable early cast iron stove in the original fireplace.
- The country-style galley kitchen has ample timber cabinetry, timber floors, a high timber-lined ceiling, large rangehood, gas cooktop, grill, oven and good bench space.
- The bathroom / laundry has a chequered floor, long vanity with timber cabinetry and shower.
- Take a stroll down the garden path to the self-contained studio, complete with kitchen and bathroom - great for artists, a home office or investment (currently rented at $100 / week on a periodic tenancy).
- Ducted air conditioning, wood fireplaces, cellar with trapdoor access, ample parking and lovely established gardens with mature trees.
Shire Rates: $1405.00 / year*
Water Rates: $1094.91 / year*
*Rates are provided for reference only and may be subject to change.
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