Landmark Blackwood Symmetrical Sandstone Cottage c1893
Iconic 1893 symmetrical sandstone cottage has been beautifully extended in sandstone and has been sympathetically renovated to include lofty ceilings, original polished Jarrah and Victorian Ash flooring, charming French Doors, original and restored fireplaces, and deep wrap around bull nose verandah.
This stunning home features wrought iron and rendered high security fence to front verandah and once in the front door the high quality of restoration becomes evident with high skirtings and ceilings, central hall arch, ornate ceiling rose and heritage light fitting.
All three spacious bedrooms have high-end built in robes, over head fans, two have restored fireplaces and the master bedroom features a luxurious full ensuite bathroom with floor to ceiling tiling and includes the Jacuzzi bath that you will look forward to at the end of the day.
The open fire place in the lounge room has a marble fronted mantle, picture rail, polished timber floors, French doors and the ideal space for your bookshelves or home entertainment system.
The kitchen and breakfast bar include timber bench tops, a double sink, stainless steel below bench oven and rangehood, dishwasher and pantry, all complimented with polished Jarrah floors flowing openly from the kitchen into the family room.
Light and bright the family room is warmed by the glass fronted slow combustion heater or split system reverse cycle air conditioner and has charming French doors leading out to the back verandah and amazing backyard.
Step outside into a garden set to delight the senses: olde world roses, box hedges, lavender, fruit trees, jasmine and beautiful tall gums to accommodate the frequent visiting koalas.
The 971m2 level allotment has extensive paving, stonework, landscaping with soft lush grass area and a fenced half court tennis court/basketball court for the kids to play or ride bikes around on.
You will love summer alfresco entertaining on the hard wood decked pergola with full lighting and overhead fan. Relax here listening to the birds chirping, the water trickling down the stone fountain or just enjoying the company of friends.
If you prefer you can sit on the verandah and gaze out watching the kids run and play on what is really a child friendly backyard as it is flat, secure and privately fenced from the road.
What an excellent location with Blackwood shopping and facilities a relatively level five minute walk, as is the train, bus, sporting oval and tennis courts.
This landmark symmetrical sandstone cottage ticks all the boxes with all the charm of yesteryear, modern conveniences of today and nothing more to do but move in and enjoy.
Please Note: this property was on offer due to the possibility of a company inter-state transfer. It is anticipated to only be available for sale until the end of August; if not under contract or sold by that date, the owner ™s have decided to remain in Adelaide.
Your Inspection is recommended with Peter Alexandrou FREI 0412 833 501 or 08 8278 5122