Properties of this nature are hard to find.

This is an exclusive property known as “Westbourne” and we are very proud to be the marketing agents for this wonderful Victorian style home. Situated in the quiet village of Thirlmere this property could offer the escape you have been looking for from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

If you are looking for something different with charm character and history attached this could be well the home for you. Set amongst beautiful established tress and gardens privacy is assured with an amazing ambiance.

The newer addition was designed in the English Country Style with outward opening casement windows and walls using the old Camden kilns bricks.

The L-shaped orientation of this residence to the north – east provides a suntrap and protection from the prevailing westerly winds. Being of solid brick construction and with high ceilings the whole house provides excellent thermal insulation from summer heat. Open casements enable easterly coastal breezes to cool the building quickly in the evenings in summer.

The floor in the kitchen is heated with Pyrotenax cables embedded below the paving slates which in winter provide comfortable and cosy living conditions.

- Historic 5 bedroom home on 2000m2
- Functional timber kitchen with ample light filtering through
- Spiral staircase to parent/teenagers retreat and study area with split system a/c
- Open fireplaces are in excellent working order

- Attractive setting on a level picturesque block, veggie patch/garden
- 13ft ceilings, formal and informal living areas, sunroom, French door
- Double hung windows, timber flooring, laundry has second shower and toilet

There is an old domed brick water tank in the garden that holds 5,000 gallons. It is 15 feet deep and has a pump that keeps the garden going in dry seasons.

Step back in time once a year when the historic Thirlmere Steam Train travels past the estate on the dedicated historic railway loop, carrying friendly patrons waving to the kids and dogs lined up on the fence. The kids are guaranteed a ‘toot toot’ from the train driver sporting the traditional train driver’s cap.

Positioned in a great area with quality homes surrounding, the location of the property cannot be faulted. Thirlmere is a popular and fast growing township renowned for its main tourism attraction, the steam train museum. Only 5 minutes to Picton, easy access to the freeway, and only 40 minutes to Wollongong’s beaches. Change your lifestyle today!