35 North Street, Windsor NSW 2756

Meticulously restored, this three-level 1860 cottage features scalloped fretwork, handmade timber shutters, original hardwood floors, and exterior and interior hand-crafted details by well-recognized designer Linda Gregoriou.

The cottage hallway and landing are lined with tongue and groove boards leading to a large main bedroom and a generously sized second bedroom. The entry landing contains a recently restored bathroom with underfloor heating and hand-printed indigenous wallpaper; a nod to the agricultural pursuits of the area. A delicate handcrafted staircase leads to a sun-filled north-facing loft-style living room and library with vaulted timber ceilings and views over the cottage garden, barn, and mature trees. A large working open fireplace and Georgian mantle anchors the room.

Stairs down from the landing reveal a charming open rustic country kitchen, recycled limed oak work benches, and a dining area with large exposed rustic hardwood beams and hand-sawn split slab walls. A second large handcrafted working brick fireplace provides autumnal and winter warmth throughout the house.

A grapevine-clad verandah looks onto a pretty north-facing cottage garden and a picturesque storybook 1806 rustic split slab barn unique to the Hawkesbury region. The 122 sqm barn has two levels and is the heart of the property; each level features a working fireplace with handmade bricks, shingles, and shutters. The barn is perfect for an artist's studio, workshop, or space for long lunches and entertaining. There is an opportunity to adaptively reuse as a second home or as short-term accommodation. The cottage and barn are located within a 638 sqm site. The north-facing cottage garden and meandering paths provide multiple outdoor seating, entertaining areas, and open space. There is ample on-site parking with access to the rear of the property via Arndell Street.

Located within the desired and historic Windsor Peninsula precinct, this cottage and barn are surrounded by other quality homes, parks, turf farms, and market gardens and are a five-minute walk to the beautiful Hawkesbury River, historic Thompson Square, Windsor shops, restaurants, and other amenities.

Featured in numerous interiors and photographic publications and recognised for its significant restoration by its current owner the property has been featured on the front cover of Australian House & Garden (Aug 2024) as well as one of 12 homes in Australian House & Garden Mag.