Hidden in historic Bungendore this 1860 built Colonial residence is offered to the market by Estaterealty Palerang. Settled amongst beautiful fragrant gardens, the country style garden complements this romantic sandstone property which is truly the heart of Bungendore.

It is rare to find such a unique property, that offers stylish characters blending colonial and modern living. Opportunity for further extensions and personal touches can increase the already sensational home. Living areas are spacious and flow between various rooms. The entrance room has a beautiful mansard ceiling with combustion fireplace. A hall way leads you to the family room that instantly feels homely and comfortable in all seasons of the year. Through French doors from the family room you can sit in a glass enclosed garden conservatory. The owner mentions this is their favourite place to relax, entertain or dine whilst overlooking the garden. This conservatory is adjacent to the kitchen and family room.

A stylish gourmet kitchen has dining table and large bench for informal enrtertaining. It has modern appliances keeping in the character of the home, this room is functional for the everyday or the cooking enthusiast. ,

The master bedroom has dressing room with ensuite and like all the bedrooms feature classic deep sill georgian style timber windows. Minor variations to the use of the formal dining room will offer a third bedroom.

At the rear of the property nestled in the garden are a self-contained studio apartment, horse stable and tack room, vegie patch, chook pen, storage and double carport. The land is a fantastic 3004 square metres and has the possibility to subdivide if so desired.

This is truly an exclusive property with plenty of history over the years originally it comprised part of a parcel granted to the Leahy family, by Major Brooks. The latter having been granted the land by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in the early 1850s. Brooks was famous for his enterprise in droving his Goulburn cattle to the Monaro and many others followed his example.

The original home built by the Leahy family was updated in the 1930s and the internal windows in the lounge are part of that upgrade. The conifers and giant Alaskan pines were planted about that time.

The home was occupied by a mid wife at the turn of the century and country girls about to give birth used to stay there under her care until ready to go home. A Dr Salmon lived diagonally opposite in Rutledge St. He was the town’s first Doctor and now the current owner was Bungendore’s first Pharmacist in 1993.

Now it’s your turn to become part of 64 Ellendon Street history and make it the home of your dreams. For further details and a private inspection please call Ben Stevenson on 0467 046 637.

Property Code: 53