Priced well below valuation, this property represents great value!

Two separate homes on a level 6054sqm.

From the bullnose roofing over the long verandahs and the textured ochre walls of the home’s exterior to the beautiful camphor laurel cupboards in the kitchen – this property is a fine example of classic Australian colonial styling.

Located in the blue ribbon rural-residential area of Bonville, just down the road from a popular high school, this double brick home is sited on 6054sqm (an acre and a half) of level, useable land. With a plot spacious enough to let the kids run amok, without too much land to look after, the huge bonus is a private one-bedroom residence accessed by a separate driveway. With the property Council approved for dual occupancy, this smaller home is ideal for the extended family who want the benefit of having loved ones nearby while maintaining a sense of independence.

Also a bonus is the three bay shed plus workshop at the rear of the property, complete with three-phase power toilet and sink – the shed is far enough away from the main house to be largely out of site, and close enough to be ideal for the home handyman to potter, work or create an ideal weekend “man shed.” It’s also the perfect place to store the boat, caravan and other ‘boys toys.’

Also a huge investment at this property – and something which is awe-inspiring in the true sense of the word – are the eco-features the owners have implemented: there’s a solar grid connected 10kw system with 48 Kyocera panels and two Aurora inverters, while both the house and cottage each have a solar hot water system. The main house has an in-ground 20,000 gallon water tank, the shed at the rear is serviced by a 5000 gallon tank and there’s access to bore water from the property (the equipment is in the pump house). The property boasts an assortment of established fruit trees and the main home also has whirlybird ventilation to remove hot air in summer and help keep things comfortable in winter. Wow!

Outdoor living and entertaining is at a premium with this property: there’s a sparkling in-ground saltwater pool with a natural pebblecrete finish which fits in well with the environment, along with an outdoor hot and cold shower perfect for post summer dips or returns from the beach.

Adjoining this is the massive undercover entertaining pavilion that’s approximately eight metres by 10 metres! Two roller doors at the far end of this pavilion reveal the barbecue zone, complete with a huge stainless steel hood & extraction unit, gas connection, louvre windows and outside sink, while the other door opens to the laundry. (You could seriously host a function under this pavilion, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy summer days and evenings, or it could even be used as a wet weather play area for the kids and to dry the washing in wet weather!)

A tall hedge fronting Fig Close affords this home privacy, with the front circular driveway leading to the wide open timber verandah at the entry. The main house has both informal and formal living spaces (for both dining and living) with the master wing and adjoining home office located down one end – and the other three bedrooms at the other end of the sprawling house.

The home office has a sliding door out to the back verandah overlooking the pool, providing the home-business person with a sunny, warm spot to work and enjoy the outlook, while the ensuite bathroom has a spa bath and separate shower and also enjoys a light-filled position.

A good sized walk-in-robe completes the picture, ensuring the home’s owners really do have their own private quarters to escape to, away from the hustle and bustle of family living.

Sets of church-like timber doors into the living room are one of the home’s most beautiful features, as is the big, warm country kitchen, complete with mesh screen door on the walk-in-pantry in that true Australian style. Blonde camphor laurel timber, with its trademark swirling patterns is a stunning feature in the kitchen and while the central island will depart with the current owners, there’s plenty of scope to recreate this look with your own stone-topped counter, or perhaps create the quintessential eat-in country kitchen with your long timber dining table.

The three other bedrooms in the main residence are on the far side of the dining room, serviced by a light and bright timber and slate bathroom which has a timeless feel. There’s plenty of storage in this family bathroom and all the bedrooms are also a good size.

Back to the sliding door off the kitchen/dining room and there’s another long concrete verandah at the rear of the house, complete with a rustic timber bench and sink for washing up after pottering out in the garden. This verandah overlooks the pool and also leads you down a covered walkway to the entertaining pavilion in what proves to be an efficient and highly practical site plan for the block.

A gate on the far side of this section leads past a fish pond and fruit trees to the shed, which can also be accessed by vehicle via the driveway from the front right-hand side of the block. The same driveway is also used to reach the self-contained one-bedroom cottage, which has a generously-sized living and dining area, air conditioning, kitchen with pantry and a laundry area. There’s an ensuite with shower off the bedroom and even a walk-in-robe in this space. Think small home rather than granny flat – this is the ideal solution to extended family living – and it has been modified to provide access for people with disabilities.

To cap off what seems like an endless list of features, the main residence also has NBN.

This is the kind of property that larger and extended families often enquire about – and the location is also ideal: if you’re looking for a unique home with classic styling, large shed, separate residence, pool, entertaining area and all on a level block in a beautiful area – don’t hesitate to inspect.

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RATES: $2421.28 (main residence) LAND SIZE: 6054sqm
Whilst every care has been taken in respect of the information contained herein no warranty is given as to the accuracy and prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries.