Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but opportunity is something to take advantage of when it presents otherwise life becomes a series of what ifs! The days of easily finding a property in a great location which has NOT been revamped are over-until now! This is a golden opportunity for the renovator, developer or someone with oodles of energy and creativity. Quietly positioned within the trendy suburb of Bowden, this quaint old home is ready for a rebirth. Built in 1880, this symmetrical cottage is still standing and it is easy to picture the picket fences and apple blossoms with horse and carts trundling through as the citizens of this young city went about their business. Nowadays, having a horse for transport is not an option but with increasing fuel costs, how fabulous to be able to live peacefully on the perimeter of the city. Imagine being able to stroll through the parklands to the Aquatic centre or carry on to Memorial Drive to watch the tennis. Certainly the generous 410 square metre allotment will accommodate a multitude of possibilities. Having a wide service road with direct access through the rear gates will add to the appeal. The buyer of this home will need to be prepared to roll up his or her sleeves but may be assured that every ounce of energy will be well spent. The home consists of four main rooms and a lean-to which accommodates the bathroom and laundry facilities. High ceilings and timber floors, fireplaces and fancy plasterwork remain as they were- perhaps a little the worse for wear. The garden is level and neglected with a few fruit trees and roses stoically soldiering on. This is an opportunity to buy a great location and a little bit of history plus enjoy the added advantage of capital growth.