197 Albert Street, Sebastopol VIC 3356

Built circa 1860 this gorgeous Bluestone building is of local historic and architectural significance to the City of Ballarat.

The building itself was the home to the former Bank of Victoria, being the first bank established in Sebastopol and the only known bank building of the time to survive to this day.

The construction of the original building is rock faced Bluestone with quoins at the corners of the façade and around the arch front windows and door,
with the windows and door also having prominent Keystones.
The two chimneys are also rock faced Bluestone with a carved cornice and
the eaves rest on very elegant scrolled timber Modillions.

The residence consist of two bedrooms both of which have open fire places and built in robes whilst hardwood flooring runs from the entry into both the lounge and kitchen.

Two skylights feed into the dining and lounge room which is serviced by gas heating and ceiling fans.

Stone bench tops to the kitchen which has gas & electric cooking, rangehood and split system unit. The kitchen opens onto the large undercover entertaining area with ceiling fan and TV point.

The rear of the dwelling houses the laundry and bathroom.

The block is approximately 606m2 with rear access from Wilsons Lane with an auto roller door affording access to a four car garage/workshop with power connected.

This is truly a rare offering to the local real estate market and could be the perfect residence for those who appreciate the history of the era.

Contact the listing agent to book your own private inspection.