14-16 Gawler Street, Portland VIC 3305

Situated right in the heart of Portland's heritage precinct and in one of our grandest streets is this 1860's residence and shop. The monumental 2 storey bluestone residence with its simple composed stone facade and large ground floor windows presents an intact and notable example of Portland's early commercial buildings. The attached shop is rustic by nature and consists of 2 rooms, the front being the large of the 2. The residence in its original format is made up of 4 rooms with an attached kitchen to the rear. Notable features include open fire places, double coarse bluestone and a red brick dividing wall with the original staircase intact. Currently a bathroom, laundry and shower room make up the rest of the building but have been added at a much later date. As you meander through the large backyard under the canopy of the Morton Bay Fig that leads you into the undercover outdoor area, the coolness of the air is refreshing. One can imagine entertaining on warm balmy nights with the smell of the ocean and the sounds of the town in the distance whilst in privacy within this courtyard tucked away behind the high fences that surround the property. The most recent addition to the property has been the replacement of the roof and also a 5m x 7m colorbond shed which has been built to house the toys. All this is position on a 673.7m2 allotment. Kid you not there is work to be done, but to the discerning buyer whom has the energy and a vision - this property presents itself as a renovators dream. Talk to an agent today.