Inspection Times
22-Mar-2008 02:00pm to 03:00pm
This home cannot fail to impress the most fastidious of home seekers.
It has been magnificently restored to enhance the character of the past 100 plus years. The home was once the residence of the first mayor of Edithburgh in 1882.
The features of the home are evident as soon as you walk through the front door.
It is beautifully decorated and presented with a central hallway, ornate ceiling rose, decorative frieze, and polished original Baltic pine floorboards.
Four double bedrooms, one could be used as an office or study.
Three bedrooms have carpet, the fourth bedroom with floor boards.
All bedrooms have ornate mantle pieces, friezes, brass light fittings and original timber doors.
The hallway continues in an L shape design with the kitchen leading from it.The spacious kitchen/dining area has Baltic pine floorboards, ample cupboards, electric stove, also enclosed in the original fire place is an old Irish wood burning stove/oven. The room also has a split system air conditioner and it features an original tin ceiling in the square pattern.
Another area for casual dining or entertaining is the tiled lobby adjoining the kitchen.
A large bathroom is off the kitchen, it has a cream and black tiled floor, tiled shower cubicle with curtain, bath and vanity.
At the end of the hallway, next to the kitchen is the billiard room with Baltic pine floorboards, skirtings, architraves, and huge feather painted timber doors. There is also a marble mantle piece, a Kent combustion heater, decorative painted ornate ceiling rose, and plenty of room for the pool table.
A secret feature of this room is the large cellar providing a place for that special wine collection or simply a storage area or another room.
A servery door from the dining / kitchen area provides meals within easy reach for hungry players.
The lounge room adjoins the billiard room via large grand old feature timber sliding doors, ones that you would find in many old English homes.
The lounge is carpeted, has a slow combustion wood heater, and bay window with French doors that overlooks the front garden.
Outside the home has low maintenance established gardens, with beautiful rose bushes, designed to suit both house and lifestyle.
A 20 x 25 colour bond garage provides storage for the car and boat. The garage has cement floor, power and lights. There is also an old shed that is used as a workshop.
The long double width driveway can accommodate up to 8 cars.
A 1000 gallon tank plumbed to the kitchen and laundry provides rain water storage, mains water is connected to property.
The home is well positioned, it is approx. 150mtrs from the sea front and very close to all town services and elegant cafes and hotels. It is also in close proximity to some of Edithburghs secrets ranging from clear blue seas, two jetties, great boat ramp for fishing, and saltwater swimming pool. Enjoy SERENITY!
This wonderful home full of character and charm is being offered fully furnished, ideal for either permanent living or a great opportunity to secure for holidays.
This magnificent home, steeped in local history, is impeccably presented and only your inspection will enable you to appreciate its many features