There's no place like home, and from the moment you step inside this charming, character-filled central Port Fairy residence, you'll want to make it your own. A rural haven in the heart of town, there's plenty to love about this sea-change-meets-tree-change property. Surrounded by lush gardens on a large 3754m square block, 4 Osmonds Lane is just a short walk from the town centre. The property comprises two, two-storey dwellings which have been seamlessly merged, and features six bedrooms, three living spaces, several sitting rooms, dining, kitchen, music-theatre room, and a three-room gallery with workshop and office. The rear of the building has been the home of Risk Gallery since 2011. All this in a tranquil garden setting of mature trees, water features, a vegetable patch and even a hen house and garden shed. With so much to offer, the potential of this property is limited only by your imagination. A beautiful stained-glass front door welcomes visitors to the main home, with living and dining rooms opening off the central hallway. Both rooms and hall feature elegant ornamental light fittings, double-hung windows and hydronic heating is utilised throughout. Step through to a timeless, country feel kitchen with granite bench tops, classic under bench cabinetry, stainless appliances and corner pantry provides ample storage. Double doors from a sun-drenched sitting room overlooking the stunning garden open on to an undercover return verandah. Adjacent are the generously-sized master and second bedroom, the master with a charming provincial-style ensuite which features an original clawfoot freestanding bath, corner shower and marble-topped freestanding vanity. There is a conveniently located separate toilet and adjacent laundry. In an unexpected bonus, stairs lead down to a huge full-length under-house wine cellar big enough to accommodate not only the most extensive of wine collections, but just about anything else you might need to store. A feature staircase leads to the first floor open on to a delightful open library with fully-lined walls of custom-built shelving with space for the most ardent booklover's collection. Two more generous-sized bedrooms feature charming dormer windows, a comfortable sitting room and family bathroom are also located on the upper floor of the main house. On the ground floor, a large enclosed tiled entrance links the main residence with the rear cottage and also leads to a generous south-facing deck perfect for barbecues and entertaining. The ground floor of the cottage includes a showroom equipped with gallery lighting, a two-room powered workshop with rear access, and an office with storeroom, toilet and shower: the perfect set-up for potential home-based businesses. A substantial carpeted music room-cum theatre room is also located on the ground floor with a screen and projector included in the sale. From here, stairs lead up to yet another living area comprising two spaces and a further two smaller bedrooms. The property also includes a powered, two-car garage with two-way entrance and plenty of storage, and is connected to town water and sewerage with a rain water tank supplying drinking water to the kitchen. There is potential for subdivision, (STCA). This is a once in a generation chance to secure one of the most unique central properties in Port Fairy. Opportunities like this few and far between.
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