* Gorgeous, character weatherboard property located within a short stroll to village
* PLUS self contained and beautifully appointed holiday cottage returning in excess of $40,000 per year!
* Set on a corner block (805sqm) amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and established cold climate trees
* Wrap around verandas; wide hallway; 13ft timber lined ceilings (some Wunderlich); picture rails; original floorboards; double hung timber windows
* Beautiful distant mountain outlook from the living/dining area
* Two open fireplaces plus natural gas central heating throughout
* Large eat-in kitchen with timber bench-tops, Ilve gas cooker and Miele dishwasher
* Huge French doors to a wide, North facing side veranda perfect for entertaining friends and family
* Separate study or 4th bedroom downstairs with heated floor and French doors to courtyard (fantastic teenage retreat or guest accommodation as it has its own bathroom)
* This property does need some finishing (ie some painting, lining the veranda and replacing some weatherboards on one wall), but is the perfect opportunity for a true ‘Tree-change’!

‘BURNIE BRAE’ AND ‘ATELIER’

Set on a large 805sqm corner block in a serenely quiet area and set amidst leafy established gardens, this gorgeous character weatherboard is offered for sale for the first time in fifteen years. Wrap around verandas, a wide hallway, timber lined high ceilings, picture rails, Khauri Pine original floorboards and white painted double hung timber windows are just some of the character features on offer. Large windows in the living and formal dining area capture distant mountain views, there are French doors to the veranda, an open fire with mantelpiece and ornate Wunderlich ceilings. The large eat-in kitchen truly is the heart of this home with its timber bench-tops, huge Ilve cooker and Miele dishwasher and has access through huge glass doors to a spacious, North facing side veranda overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens filled with rhododendrons, maples, camellias and hundreds of daffodils. There are two renovated bathrooms (one with spa-bath) and three large bedrooms (one with fireplace) plus a separate study or fourth bedroom downstairs (please note that this area would make a fantastic teenage retreat or guest accommodation).

In addition, this property boasts a fully working, self contained and beautifully maintained holiday let set amongst the gardens. Named ‘Atelier’, this beautifully appointed cottage returns in excess of $40,000 per year providing the ultimate ‘Tree-change’ opportunity. Features include its own light-filled living area, loft bedroom, kitchen with natural gas cooking, wood fire, bathroom with shower and spa-bath plus glass doors leading out into the gardens. go to: www.flipkey.com/p436681

The main home is heated with natural gas central heating (plus 2 fireplaces), there is under floor heating downstairs, internal laundry, 13 foot ceilings, a lock up garage with side access, a private courtyard paved with flagstones and the property is located within a 5 minute stroll to the centre of Katoomba Village.

There are a few things to finish off in the house (ie painting, lining the veranda and the replacement of some weatherboards, but if you are looking for a character residence with the added bonus of a successful holiday let located conveniently close to everything, then ‘Burnie Brae’ is well worth your immediate inspection.

Inspections are by appointment only with Jennifer Edwards of RA Lawrence, blue mountains lifestyle properties. Contact Jennifer on 0404 531 555