Want a great investment return and to own one of the most iconic character homes in Toowoomba at the same time. ‘The Cottage’ is Toowoomba’s oldest existing dwelling and possesses a charm and history unlike any home currently on the market. Built circa 1862 from an uncommon construction material of hand-packed laterite volcanic rock and white-washed mud render, this Heritage home has been lovely restored to its former glory and is currently tenanted and achieving $350 per week. With the current lease until September 2015, buy now and get instant income.

Built by Englishman, William Shuttlewood on one of Toowoomba’s earliest residential sub-divisions, the original four room stone cottage with its central rear foyer, single brick fireplace, hardwood timber floors and steeply pitched hipped roof was unusual from the outset and survives today as a testament to our pioneers ingenuity and resourcefulness.

With the addition of an attached kitchen, dining and bathroom in the 1920′s, the home has been restored in the past decade to marry its colonial charm with modern living. A Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with leadlight overhead cupboard doors, dishwasher, ceramic electric cooktop and oven compliments the adjoining bathroom with its terrazzo bath and vanity pedestal and toilet. The external laundry is located to the rear of the home and adjoins the double garage with roller doors.

With its symmetrical north facing facade with deck and sash windows, 1891 built cast iron fireplace fascia and grate, 55cm thick stone walls, boarded ceilings, picket fence and English inspired garden, the charm and history of this home is unrivalled and must be inspected.