Standing the test of time this beautifully renovated historic Settlers Cottage has seen many changes to both itself and neighbouring properties over the years.

Built in the early 1900′s and while a resent restoration has taken place the charm and character of the early days is still present.

A picket gate invites you in to reveal an established cottage garden featuring a large Chinees Elm tree shading the original verandah. Timber sash windows and timber front door together with a stone and red brick front elevation give this home instant appeal.

The front entrance opens to a central hallway featuring original polished floorboards and pressed metal ceilings.

The hall leads to a cosy lounge room, which features polished floor boards, lovely timber architraves and skirtings. An open fireplace with mantel together with high ceilings create a warm and welcoming feeling which continues throughout the home.

There are three good size bedrooms all featuring high ceilings, polished boards and sash windows. All the bedrooms have been recently painted, the master enjoys a fresh blue, bedroom two is a dark sage colour while bedroom three is the perfect little girls room with pink walls. Throughout the home clean white is featured on the skirtings and architraves.

The country kitchen houses an original wood stove and chimney area electric cooking is available. An upgrade of additional cupboard space has been completed using white washed timber fronts to the cupboard as to not loose the old world charm. High ceilings and polished floors are also a feature of the kitchen and being spacious in size allows room to dine in.

In recent years a bathroom has been added to the rear of the home. Featuring a shower over the bath, old fashioned pedastool basin and toilet again the charm of years gone by are still present.

The laundry is cleverly hidden away in an outside wash house.

A walk in linen cupboard is located off the lounge room providing additional storage.

Outside enjoy warm summer nights on the front verandah or relax watching the children play in the custom made tree house from the rear pergola area.

A garden path meanders its way across the lawn through the various fruit trees, shrubs and cottage plants which cover the rear yard to side access gates.

There is a car garage, wash house and plenty of room for children to discover.

Number 5 Parker Avenue is overflowing with country charm and character. Located within walking distance to shops, cafes and restaurants on historic High Street and the town centre, this is a very appealing property in the heart of the township. It is to the credit of past and current owners that the history of the home has not been lost over the years.