23 Martin St, Woodend QLD 4305

Built in 1863 the original brick colonial favours the Georgian era, not long finished and is steeped deep in a bygone era of great social political and cultural changes.

Mayor Henry Edmund Wyman resided and purchased Kilcoo in 1894. Interesting fact is this period, bands were a large part of entertainment and competition. A “Coin Evening” was conducted and advertised in the local paper with an evening of euchre with prizes and refreshments and an impromptu concert on the front lawn.

Mr and Mrs Meredith hosted the evening with proceeds to aid the city vice-regal band contest. Typical of property from this period, the walls are double cavity brick. The current owners have skillfully restored the brick by painstakingly stripping the paint to expose the original brick, which features four diamond patterns in the front façade.

The new colonial style fence privatizes and formalizes the secure front courtyard where the verandah spills out to emerald green lawns, perfect for entertaining and children’s play area.

Batwing lattice gates open to the verandah and the front cedar door opens to the central hall. All bedrooms are large and the main features a generous ensuite with oversized shower and large closet space.

Embossed feature wallpaper and stunning working fireplace enhance the charm of the formal living area.

Wraparound living space is provided in the deep enclosed verandahs where you can enjoy the sunroom with a view to the CBD. A home office is also in this space and is tucked behind a privacy wall. Separate W.C. has storage space, and a divine period bathroom features a stunning clawfoot bath, double his and hers shell pedestal basins, art deco mirrors and armoire for linen.

A solid timber colonial kitchen with granite tops and butlers sink is so functional and spills out to the dining space and opens through French doors to the front courtyard. Perfect for entertaining or you may run your own coin night.

To complete the perfect property the automatic gate opens by remote to driveway access to shed. The 809sqm block is fully fenced.

The property is rewired, roof replaced, steel and brick piers.

The location is perfect, walk to CBD, schools, and rail. No flooding.

Buy your own piece of history and enjoy the complete restoration of this unique home.

Property Code: 1760