17 Wishart Street, Port Fairy VIC 3284

Situated in the historic town precinct of Port Fairy centrally located 17 Wishart street is one of the original cottages in the street dating back to the 1900's.
The symmetrical single front cottage with its charming street presence is credited by the picturesque cottage garden, picket fence, grey and white façade with striking yellow front and side doors. Stepping onto the front veranda, allows you to enjoy the established front garden and appreciate the tree lined authentic streetscape which is of historic significance.
The weatherboard cottage has been lovingly restored and renovated with the extension commissioned by Heritage Victoria Arci Centre and finalised by a local draftsman.
The home embraces it traditional past with modern functionality featuring a central hallway with 2 generously proportioned front bedrooms with built in robes & bench window box seating. The family bathroom with freestanding bath, large enclosed shower and vanity with plenty of storage is also accessed off the hallway which then flows into the front lounge featuring original fireplace incorporating a natural gas log fire and ornate mantel. With working and studying from home a necessity for most now, there is a private study/office positioned centrally and is the remaining room of the original cottage.
The extensive north facing extension completes the home, cleverly designed and integrates old with new and open planned living. The newly refurbished kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, Caesar stone bench tops/splashbacks and large island bench featuring beautiful Caesarstone waterfall edging. The dining room sits adjacent the kitchen for seamless entertaining or family gatherings. The second lounge/parents retreat incorporates a built in natural gas log fire. Off to the right on entry is the European style laundry with floor to ceiling doors mirroring the kitchen cabinetry and an external door accesses a separate outdoor sitting area. The master suite is spacious with a walk through robe into the private ensuite. The extension is complemented by French doors leading from the dining, lounge and master suite out to an Alfresco area for relaxation and entertaining. The family home is in immaculate condition, has recently been repainted and all maintenance of a house of this age has been attended to.
Other features include:
• 10ft ceilings throughout
• Ornate cornice and skirting throughout
• Original and new polished Baltic Pine floorboards
• Original internal 4 panel doors
• Plantation Shutters
• Reverse cycle split system
• CBUS home system to extension
• Stainless steel appliances
• Fully integrated dishwasher
• Spotted gum timber decking
• Natural gas to BBQ
• Water feature
• Low maintenance rear garden
• Off street parking

This is the perfect opportunity to acquire a character filled property in an enviable location. It is a short stroll from our best boutiques, cafes, restaurants, sporting facilities and river precinct. Around the corner and across the footbridge you're upon the pristine East Beach. The property has been a cherished and well-loved family home for our vendors and is on offer for sale for the first time in 60 years. If you are looking for the ultimate in truly gracious living in our beautiful coastal historic haven, then look no further than 17 Wishart street.

For sale by Expressions of Interest Closing Friday the 15th of October at 12 noon.

*Prior offers will be considered.