One of Nyah’s old gems is on the market, and with a half-acre block and plenty of historic charm this four bedroom home will be tough to beat. Located 29km from Swan Hill, this building was constructed in 1919 for 477 pounds as a school masters residence for the neighbouring school. The home was built by timber steamed up the Murray and delivered by the PS Trafalgar in 1917, and is one of the last remaining historic buildings in town. While the Nyah State School amalgamated with Nyah West in 1997 and was moved, 11 School Hill Road remains – as stunning a property as ever – and now neighbours a beautiful recreational park. Walking distance from the riverbank on one side, and to the shops, petrol station and Chinese restaurant on the other – you couldn’t get a better location in the small town.

The house is surrounded by 100 year old gardens that have stood the test of time and the calming ambience offers a true escape. The original weatherboard with additional vinyl cladding has functioned as a home since 1963, with all angles of the residence looking out to the lush garden and rolling green lawns in the backyard. There are also multiple traditional red brick pathways that wind around the garden, offering plenty of private spots to enjoy within.

From the moment you walk into the stunning formal entry, you will notice elegant period features like the approximately three metre ceilings. The four bedrooms each feature a ceiling fan including the master with a built in wardrobe with a handy curtain feature. Another of the bedrooms, which could potentially be transformed into an office or gym, has a full view of the garden outside, with security electric shutters and blinds.

The open kitchen and lounge offers plenty of room for entertaining, and again features ceiling fans, a split system in the lounge and refrigerated ceiling cooling. This living space also includes a recently installed a five year old woodfire so you can be comfortable all year round. Again the kitchen windows feature security electric shutters, with a large pantry that incorporates a linen cupboard. The bathroom includes a shower/bath and vanity, with two toilets – one indoor and another outdoor, with an indoor laundry too. To make this deal even better, multiple items of period furniture will be remaining with purchase.

Outside there is a three-car carport, with a high roof and crushed rock flooring, two lockable sheds with concreted floors, shelves and power and a lockable garden shed. There are two rainwater tanks – one attached to home and the other perfect to use on the garden, with the home also including solar power.
A chook shed, established trees, a herb garden and temporary fencing for animals are all top quality features of this backyard space. In addition to the easy-to-manage succulent garden, there is also an Australian bush area with a sandy path, nearby caravan access and a new hammock to enjoy the Nyah sun.

This property offers so much – history, comfort, proximity to the river, Nyah stores and Swan Hill – you better be quick to make this slice of Mallee history a part of your future. Contact Jason Iannucci from LJ Hooker on 0457 097 825 today, to arrange an inspection.