This classic Bellingen home was born in the early 20th century and features hardwood weatherboard cladding, timber floors and high ceilings throughout, just 150 metres from shops and cafes. It offers 2 large bedrooms, I smaller bedroom/study, enclosed verandah/sleep out (adjoining the 2 large bedrooms), kitchen, dining, living and covered verandahs. Plus there is a separate studio/apartment, all open plan with bathroom and don’t forget the 4×5 m storage shed and rear lane access. Currently returning $615 per week rent this is an ideal investment.

This classic Bellingen home was born in the early 20th century and features hardwood weatherboard cladding, timber floors and high ceilings throughout, just 150 metres from shops and cafes. It offers 2 large bedrooms, I smaller bedroom/study, enclosed verandah/sleep out (adjoining the 2 large bedrooms), kitchen, dining, living and covered verandahs. Plus there is a separate studio/apartment, all open-plan, with bathroom and don’t forget the 4 x 5 m storage shed and rear-lane access. Currently returning $615 per week rent, this is an ideal investment.

You’ve heard of ‘Position, Position’, and this property enjoys an excellent position that is certainly central, on the south side of Bellingen opposite Bellingen Public School and just 3 min walk (300m) to the heart of Bellingen. The classic hardwood weatherboard cladding was at some time covered with “modern plastic cladding” which has mostly been removed now and did a great job of preserving the original timber.

The covered front verandah (4 x 2m) leads to the front door, which brings you into the living room (5 x 3.5m) with high ceilings, ornate cornices, slow-combustion wood heater and polished timber floors. Adjoining, we find the kitchen/dining area (9 x 3.5m) with more high ceilings, as well as direct access to the covered back verandah (5 x 4m).

The kitchen has a long central bench with shelves under, single sink, gas cook top, electric oven and stainless steel dishwasher, with plenty of room for additional freestanding or fixed shelves and cupboards.

Also adjoining the living room, in one direction we have the 3rd (smaller) bedroom/study (3.5 x 2m), while in the other direction we find a separate, small hall that provides access to bedroom 1 (4 x 3.5m), and bedroom 2 (3.5 x 3), which in turn both have access to the enclosed verandah/sleep out (8 x 3m).

The bathroom sits conveniently between these 2 bedrooms and offers separate shower, lovely big bath and classic handbasin, while the separate toilet is accessed from the covered back verandah, through the laundry.

The flat, landscaped backyard is fully fenced and a great size for family and children. Opposite the main dwelling you will find the charming separate renovated studio space (8 x 8m), which is clad in hardwood weatherboard and has a separate courtyard entrance directly from Lovell Street. Inside there are more high ceilings and polished floors with open plan living/dining/kitchenette (8 x 4m), separate adjoining room (5 x 4m), and bathroom offering super-big shower, bespoke timber vanity and dual flush toilet.

The studio is currently rented at $235 pw, with a lease in place until April 2014, while the house is currently rented at $380 pw on a continuing tenancy (month to month) basis.

The storage shed (5 x 3.5m) is another great space, with direct access from the back lane and loft storage shelving already installed.

So, if you’re looking for a Bellingen classic with a list of features and room for you to improve them, this could be it. They don’t come much more central than this and if you want to rent it out for a time before you move in the rental return here is well above average; or move into the house and continue to receive rent for the studio – plenty of options.

Call to view at a time that suits you – ph Guy Saddleton Real Estate 6655 2458 – available 7 days to 7 pm.

Floor plans and information sheet available upon request – note all measurements in text and plans are approximate.

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