31 Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra NSW 2528

A grand old lady of the Illawarra, this exquisitely presented c.1900 home will take your breath away with the enchanting elegance of a bygone era. Poised to capture superb lake and ocean views and currently operating as the California Guest House Bed & Breakfast, this peacefully situated residence offers a rare breadth of opportunity for both family and business life on a luxury scale.Distinguished by the high-impact period glamour of high beamed ceilings, wood-panelled walls and original Cypress Pine floorboards, this historic two-storey property unfolds to reveal an assortment of finely-proportioned family and formal areas, multiple sprawling balconies and a modern entertaining deck to the rear.The sumptuous main kitchen and casual dining room boasts a classical-scale central island, inglenook cooking, stone surfaces and combustion fireplace. Bedrooms enjoy private sitting rooms and open through French doors to the two wide, breezy balconies, while two spa bathrooms promise a lavish class of relaxation. Privately set on a level 1428sqm parcel mere moments to beaches, shops and parks, this magnificently versatile property is loaded with potential, representing a unique lifestyle or commercial proposition.Call Amanda Bonnici on 0408 966 651 today to arrange an inspection.