Built just 18 years after Major Edmund Lockyer formally annexed Western Australia and 16 years after James Stirling set about exploring the Swan River, this property offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to hold, enjoy and own a significant piece of Western Australia’s history. This is one of the oldest habitable properties in the Peel region, may I introduce you to “Paterson’s Cottage”

This spectacular property on one acre of land sits directly on the Murray River with two hundred metres of private river frontage on one of the most beautiful, peaceful stretches of the Murray.
It is surrounded by farmland on both sides of the river. In immaculate condition and packed full of Victorian charm the three bedroom heritage home on the property has been sympathetically modified for modern day living.

Built between 1845 and 1860, this heritage listed property has seen the likes of poet and novelist Kenneth Mackenzie listed as one of the residents of Paterson’s Cottage. Constructed in the classic Flemish bond brickwork with verandas front and rear, this home was originally built by Anthony Cornish when he and Nicol Paterson were joint owners of the Creaton Estate.

This property has the following incredible features;

* Stunning one acre of land
* 200 metres of river frontage
* Private jetty
* Beautiful riverfront deck lookout
* Tennis court
* Horse paddock
* Heritage listed home dating between 1845-1860
* Flemish bond brickwork construction
* Veranda to front and rear
* Cellar
* Grand formal lounge and formal dining
* Feature fireplace
* Sash windows
* Jarrah floorboards
* Front bedroom with raking Jarrah lined ceiling
* Corridor leading from formal lounge
* Through into open plan kitchen and dining with views out to the river
* Exposed Flemish bond brickwork
* Second bedroom to the right with walk in robe
* Third bedroom
* Main bathroom with marble vanity, shower and separate WC
* Traditional butler’s pantry
* Kitchen with gas cook top, filtered water and built in pizza oven
* Flooded with light from the cottage bar windows and door leading to waterside
* Large separate laundry with additional WC
* Hardstand patio made with traditional brick paving
* Manicured grounds with gum trees and laurel tree
* Storage shed
* Subterranean water tank

Take your time to walk through, sit under the ancient trees, listen to the birdsong, absorb the feel of the property, dangle your feet in the river and let this stunning location and property whisk your imagination away.

Whether you are looking for one of the most unique holiday homes, have a historical interest in the preservation of historical property or simply want to own a property that compares to no other, Paterson’s Cottage is an interesting and unique purchase opportunity.
I am excited to introduce you to this property and walk you through the history and fantastic features available to you.

With extensive information available through the Heritage Council website, for interested buyers I have prepared a detailed memorandum of the history of Paterson’s Cottage available upon request.