Offered for Sale is the historic former Southern Highlands residence of James Muir Auld (1879-1942), foundation member of the Australian Academy of Art, Wynne Prize winner and notable Australian artist.

It was here, at Thirlmere in the Southern Highlands, according to Wakelin, that Auld painted the best of his landscapes, achieving ‘a deeper penetration into the mysteries of light and shade’.

This delightful historic two bedroom cottage is built from original handmade sandstock bricks. It has been restored from the ground up with gorgeous new solid red mahogany floors. Its period atmosphere has been retained with the very high ceilings and hand crafted timber windows. However, there have been some variations from the original with a new kitchen and bathroom and modern comforts like air conditioning, gourmet stove and of course sewer.

The cottage is nestled amidst an age appropriate English style cottage garden with outside entertaining area and double garage with shower, toilet and kitchenette. A stone’s throw from the gorgeous Thirlmere Lakes (hiking), walk to shops, rail museum and school.