This delightful piece of Blackheath history was built circa 1913 – an era when a standard holiday cottage in the upper Blue Mountains meant the cosiness of open fires, deep, shady verandas, high ceilings and the attractiveness of weatherboard. Still charming after all these years, the cottage has had several sympathetic updates over the decades, including a recent bathroom renovation and the addition of a sunny, north facing deck. Though it is gorgeous as it is, a 21st century makeover would really make the property sing. Perhaps re-imagine the floor plan a little – there’s plenty of room to extend the living into the long, level back yard (and there’s rear lane access), taking advantage of the glorious northern aspect and private, established garden. This is a very special opportunity to cherish a lovely period cottage and garden, within proximity to some of Blackheath’s best west-side bushwalks.
- Period features such as timber-lined rooms, picture rails and high ceilings
- A deep, wrap-around, semi-enclosed veranda – sheltered and cool in summer
- Open wood fire in lounge and first bedroom, plus central heating
- Charming country kitchen
- Sunroom/third bedroom and sunny separate dining
- Mature plantings of cool climate plants including a magnificent liquidamber, apples, quince, maples and camellias as well as natives
- Water tank and a character shed made from re-purposed materials
- Renovated bathroom in period style with a claw-foot bath
- Kauri pine floors and original timber windows
- Original exterior window awning
- Roof replaced approximately 10 years ago
- Deep, flat block with dual access
- Close to town and transport