This splendid period style home is located in the heart of Heathcote on a generous 2537 square metre allotment, the home was originally built in 1906 and has been brought back to life with contemporary comforts.
Tucked away behind high picket fencing, the period proportions are instantly on show as you continue up to the circular driveway. The welcoming veranda overlooks the established gardens.
The original home includes three generously proportioned bedrooms located off the central hallway. Two bedrooms have built-in robes, one bedroom boasts an original fireplace. Both front bedrooms have plantation shutters on the windows and the master bedroom has an ensuite and eye catching high external French doors opening out to the east facing deck and arbour. Off the central hall is a set of French doors which leads through to the formal meals area with double doors featuring stained glass accessing outside, make this the ideal space for family dinners.
The renovated kitchen maintains the period features and charm whilst offering modern convenience, with a stainless steel 900mm upright stove installed in the original fireplace with cute timber surround. There is a central island bench with seating, farmhouse sink, dishwasher, ample storage and bench space. French doors from the kitchen flow through to the generous lounge with wood heater, ceiling fan, reverse cycle split system and timber lined ceilings.
At the rear of the home is a multipurpose space, ideal as a home office, reading corner or coat room with access to the large rear sunroom which is soaked in natural light making this the perfect space for entertaining large dinner parties, rumpus rooms, billiard room or home studio with French doors providing access to the rear garden. Also at the rear of the home is a modern bathroom with walk in shower and vanity, plus access to the large laundry/mud room and separate toilet.
Other features in the home include polished floor boards throughout, timber lined walls and ceilings, original brick chimneys, period fretwork, original timber windows and original four panel doors. This is a rare opportunity to secure one of Heathcote’s sought after period homes, located in a unique location.
Outside the home has a beautiful garden providing many areas to site and to bathe in the sun with your morning coffee. Take an adventure and meander through the garden and enjoy the many different features including beautiful garden beds, rock path ways, wrought iron gates, brick paths, hedges, arbours, rock walls, garden gazebos and original dairy dating back to the early 1900’s.
This location is at the base of the Heathcote-Graytown national park with walking and cycling tracks literally at your back door. This section of Caldwell Street is particularly quiet with mainly local traffic only, but you are only 250 metres to Heathcote shopping village and access to town amenities such as swimming pool, Barrack Reserve shorting complex, Heathcote bowling club, Cafes, Heathcote Health and much more.
To truly appreciate what this home has to offer, an inspection is recommended.
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