Built of Barrabool sandstone quarried locally, this primitive gable Colonial Georgian cottage was estimated to have been erected prior to 1867 for the store keeper ‘Addison Lumb’. With an ‘ashlar’ facade and other distinctive elements throughout, this building contributes to the essential village character of the Ceres hamlet.
The property has been well maintained and improved to include 2 bedrooms, an updated kitchen & bathroom, A/C, cozy lounge with a captivating open fire place & mantle and laundry.
Situated on 485m2 block (15.2m x 34.9m approx) with rear access you will also find delightful gardens, a substantial brick garage with attached workshop, a 2000lt PVC rainwater tank and an additional underground concrete water tank.
Current & former usages at this property with ‘Township Zoning’ include: residence, antique shop & art gallery.
Located in the once thriving centre of an important vineyard district, this truly adorable cottage is just 1.2km to the new Ring Road and 3.9km to the Highton Shopping Centre, schools & public amenities.
With everything that you’ve always dreamed about on offer here & the location to match; this enchanting property will inspire your imagination!
Opportunities like this one are few and far between, so whether you’ve been looking for that truly inspiring residence or that unique tea room/art gallery opportunity (S.T.C.A) inspect now, release that inner dream & who knows perhaps even purchase one or both of the vacant building allotments next door and keep the ‘Jamie Oliver’ style gardens intact.
The 2 allotments next door will be Auctioned on the same day immediately following the Cottage auction @ 10:30am.
Terms: 10% Deposit / Balance 60 days.