Just five minutes’ walk to the centre of the city, and only one block to the arts hub that is View Street, is this stunning heritage cottage. Solid brick and built in the 1880s, this character property offers an abundance of original detail inside and out and quality construction has endured through the decades. Close to schools, hospital, swimming pool and more, this charming and surprisingly spacious home is located in a tightly-held area known for its quality houses.

Sitting behind a picket fence and neat cottage garden, a bullnose verandah with wrought iron detail and stone paving runs along two sides creating a welcome exterior. Indoors, high ceilings and heritage features lead you into a main hallway. Three bedrooms, all generously proportioned, are positioned at the front of the house. Two have built-in robes and ceiling fans, and two feature fireplaces with stunning timber mantles. A family bathroom with timber detail services the bedrooms.

A spacious formal living and dining room retains many period features, and next door is a more modernised kitchen with ample storage and a cellar. At the rear of the house is a large second living space and steps from this room lead down to a door at the side of the home and to the double garage.

Timber and glass sliding doors open out from the family room to a large alfresco deck – perfect for entertaining. Steps from the deck lead down to a brick paved courtyard and established plants surrounding this space offer privacy and a peaceful place to enjoy the outdoors. Under the house is extensive storage space, and a double garage.

Additional features include:
Split system heating and cooling
Ceiling fans throughout
Gas wall heater
Open fireplaces
Original heritage features including high ceilings; decorative cornice, architraves, corbels and ceiling roses; pressed metal dado boards; wide timber flooring; and stained-glass double sash windows
Kitchen appliances including dishwasher, double wall oven and five-burner gas cooktop
Excellent storage throughout including cellar and additional space under the house
Access to rear yard via side street

This quality heritage home is absolutely perfect for a buyer seeking a slice of history combined with all the benefits of city living. With an easy-care garden, ideal for entertaining, as well as good off-street parking and a spacious, family-friendly floorplan, the property also offers scope allowing any potential buyer the possibility to add further value.