Here’s your opportunity to secure one of Strathalbyn’s finest stone homes on an unbelievable 2425m2 allotment with two road frontages. The 3 bedroom c1936 stone bungalow is a remarkable display of workmanship full of character and charm. This extremely rare offering is sited within a stone’s throw to historic High Street and has excellent sub-division potential with an option of creating two new allotments (subject to council consent).
Entry to the property is from Grey Street where you discover the imposing residence currently screened behind an established and attractive hedge. The grand home has a free flowing layout featuring 3 large bedrooms, entry hall, family lounge, formal dining room, kitchen, family bathroom laundry, separate toilet and sleep-out. The home has lovely character features including magnificent high insulated ceilings, feature cornices, high skirting boards, delightful picture rails and polished timber floors.
The home is kept at a comfortable temperature throughout the year with reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and brilliant combustion heater in the family lounge. A modern kitchen has been installed, finished off with Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and large pantry/storage cupboard. The kitchen still has a country feel about it with the original wood oven still in working order. The bathroom has also been updated and is a good size complete with a bath.
Outside is a low maintenance yard which has been gravelled, within this area is plenty of spots to entertain or have meals. Improvements include a rustic 40′ x 20′ shed with concrete floor and power and a 40′ x 10′ carport attached, the character shed was utilised as a chaff mill in the early 1900′s. Further improvements include a rustic outhouse and array of bird aviaries.
This is your rare opportunity to buy in the town centre with an option to downsize the land and sub-divide. The potential is endless!
Castlemaine is a true Strathalbyn Icon and has plenty of history behind it. Inspection is a must to truly appreciate.