12 Cards Lane, Olinda VIC 3788

"Surrey" a classic hills weatherboard cottage circa 1916, sits privately beyond the established garden off Cards Lane and is steeped in history. Originally owned by Alice Cards, sister to the famous crochet pattern designer, Mary Cards who lived across the road in the early-mid 1900s. Surrounded by established old world gardens featuring camellias, azaleas, maples, rhododendrons and tree ferns, rambling pathways throughout, flat lawn areas and original style front verandah to take in the quiet ambience of the hills cottage and its amazing location.
The home exudes elegance and traditional character features including leadlight features windows and doors, highlighted by Baltic Pine timber floors, panelled walls and ceilings, original fireplaces plus all the comforts of today (gas ducted heating, instantaneous hot water, NBN fibre to kerb).
At the front of the home a library room with large picture windows framing the beautiful garden aspect plus lounge room with including a toe toasting Jotul fireplace and amazing reclaimed French doors leading out to the front verandah covered in a kiwi vine. The heart of the home is the country style kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and original fireplace, with room for a dining table, and lovely leadlight featured doors and windows overlooking the lovely rear yard. A central study with its own original fireplace adds to the quintessential hills country charm.
Family accommodation is provided with 3 comfortable bedrooms set out in a functional floorplan and serviced by 2 bathrooms. The master offers an amazing feel with BIR’s, ensuite in country style with pressed metal ceilings and mellow timber floors. Outside a separate studio/workshop for those looking for extra space, chook pen, herb garden, paved BBQ area, meandering pathways plus the convenience of rear lane access and a fully fenced rear yard. All this in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance to the popular yet quaint Olinda Village. "Surrey" offers the quintessential hills lifestyle.
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