Surrounded by conservation land and towering gums for shade, this private tropical retreat offers something for everybody.
Whether you’re after a tidy family home, or in search of your next project, this property is well-placed about two-thirds down the island and screened by a lush cane-palm façade. Spanning a double block (one title), you can expand your empire, or sell one and develop the other. Either way, bring your imagination and open your eyes to the opportunity that awaits.
Currently, a 2-bedroom home with an extra living-room flowing off the open-plan lounge through an arched-doorway, it could easily be returned to the 3-bedroom home, it once was. Fitted with grab handles in the bathroom and loo and inclinator for upstairs access, it’s perfect for the aging purchaser or those with limited mobility.
Carpeted throughout in a neutral tone, with tile-look lino to the kitchen and classic tiles in the wet areas, you can’t go wrong here. The large dusty-rose electric kitchen has plenty of benchspace and storage and flows to a massive deck via the meals area. Functional as it is, a kitchen makeover would transform this into a large family zone with bi-folds to the covered deck.
The sunny lounge, framed by greenery and light-filled windows, fits a 3-piece setting without feeling crammed. Then there’s the adjacent formal dining or study, which expands the living and allows the house to breathe. The two queen-size bedrooms are at the end of the short hallway and have built-ins, two lots of windows for cross-flow ventilation and ceiling fans. They’re serviced by the main bathroom, with shower over tub and separate loo.
Although it appears compact, it’s got loads of space for stretching out with multiple zones for entertaining and conducting separate conversations. The deck is well-designed and fully-usable with no disruptive traffic areas to get to the turfed backyard.
Downstairs, there’s more to discover. A modest laundry occupies the vacant space under the house, together with two rooms on a concrete pad, with legal-height ceilings. Subject to council approval, this may make a great granny-flat, retreat space, or double the footprint of the home by integrating upstairs with an internal staircase.
The adjacent double-garage has never been used by the current owner for cars (they’re secured in the double-garage, next-door). So, the concrete is oil-free and perfect for incorporating into any design to maximise this space. Imagine, a games-room down here, with extra guest accommodation and level access to the fully-fenced backyard for the children to play outdoors.
Plenty of opportunities and time to decide what works best for you. Just don’t leave it too late, because others are bound to be seeking this multi-purpose offering.
The extra garages could be used as a work-zone for the handyman, studio for the budding artist, or dedicated rumpus-room for the growing family. It’s just a few strides from the house through the side-fence. A solitary mango-tree bears fruit and with so much nature on your doorstep and ancient woodlands providing habitat for the wildlife, you’re bound to have the odd wallaby, territorial curlews, lizards and birdlife sharing your property (and fruit)!
This location, by Hume Street and Fenton Road, is fast-becoming a secret enclave of residents looking for something extra from island-life. If you want to experience this idyllic setting and appreciate the South-East cooling breezes, you can’t go wrong with this property.
Endless possibilities makes this a dream purchase. Call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 and start planning your future.
Rental Estimate $430 - $450 per week
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