23 Arthur Street, Mittagong NSW 2575

Built in the mid-1800s, this charming cottage is one of the original homesteads in Mittagong and has been sympathetically restored and extended to enhance its heritage charm while providing the creature comforts of the 21 st Century. The cottage sits in a prime location, just a stone's throw from Lake Alexandra and an easy walk to cafes, schools and shops. While the home is reaped in history and bears an important connection to the original families and businesses of the area, it is not heritage listed, giving the new owners the scope to make the home their own.

A secret garden oasis of mature trees, camelias, and flowering bulbs line the paths leading to the homestead. The garden features a cubby house, shed, outdoor pizza oven and 100-year-old wisteria overhanging the pergola.

The master bedroom features a walk-in robe and access to an additional storage room, while the two guest bedrooms are spacious and have views overlooking the garden. The living room, dining room and kitchen centre around an original stone fireplace. The kitchen has a large freestanding Belling double oven with gas cooktop, a walk-in pantry as well as an antique island bench with Carrara marble top.

With stained glass windows, semi-vaulted ceilings, original timber floors and period detailing throughout, the Lakeside cottage it is the perfect mix of historic country living and modern conveniences.

• The cottage sits on a 1,012sqm block with rear-lane access to a single garage with internal access.
• Three bedrooms, main with large walk-in robe and access to an additional storage area.
• Formal sitting room with gas fireplace with feature tiling and original mantel.
• Spacious living, dining and kitchen with reverse cycle a/c centres around the old stone fireplace complete with a 1904 addition of a 'Bega' woodfired oven.
• Large kitchen with timber cabinets, walk-in pantry, antique island bench with marble top, freestanding gas cooktop and dual oven, and a new Bosch dishwasher.
• Two bathrooms, one featuring the home's original clawfoot bath.