If only the walls could talk A truer statement could not be said about Stonyrise.
With its roots first being laid in 1857 by the then editor of The Constitutional Newspaper, George Brown, the exterior walls consist of tuck pointed granite rock, handmade red bricks and weatherboard.
Upon entering the home, the hallway is a feature of handmade bricks and strap timbers. Leading off from the hallway, you will find the front two bedrooms, each with antique French doors that open onto the front veranda. Here other pioneers to the district, such as the Porritt family may have sat and enjoyed many an evening.
The third smaller bedroom or home office, complete with hand crafted built in pine desk and shelving has unique features such as French doors and a lead light window.
The formal lounge room and dining area, with its beautiful feature wall of the rear of the original cottage, is adorned with antique cedar doors, with its coloured glass, cedar windows, and Coalbrookedale slow combustion heater. A modern touch is the addition of skylights and quality wool berber carpet.
The kitchen and second dining area is a romantic blend of 1800s style and 21st century conveniences. Within its pressed metal dado walls and Baltic pine ceilings, you will find a Rayburn wood stove and an 800mm Ilve oven with gas cooktop, both wrapped within an envelope of large granite stones. Combine this with the Silky Oak timber benchtops and you have the perfect country kitchen.
Within the bathroom there is a traditional antique claw foot bath, complete with original brass tapware, plus a two drawer Oak dresser with bevelled mirror and pressed metal dado walls, all of which complement the theme of the home.
A delightful mud brick and weatherboard cottage, complete with its own bathroom, kitchenette, living room and lofted bedroom is the ideal location for boutique accommodation spot for your guests to enjoy an independent stay over or alternatively to let the kids do their thing.
Amongst the 1.65 acres there are three well-constructed sheds and an assortment of old variety fruit trees. Established cottage gardens and two large oaks adorn the rear yard. You are welcomed to the property through a stand of Manchurian pears. A latticed gazebo plus a second outdoor entertaining area, complete with original well, make the ideal spot for entertaining or just to enjoy outdoor dining.
With its close proximity to local schools, hospital and historic township, Stonyrise will appeal to those wanting town convenience with a romantic rural aspect.
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