The charm of this delightful cottage captivates as soon as you wander down the rhododendron shaded stone path and step through the shuttered French doors into the cosy living room. A large picture window allows light to flood in and offers a serene outlook to the south-west over the established cool climate garden and to filtered views of the Kanimbla Valley.

The rustic bushrock open fireplace and original honey-coloured pine floors create an ambiance that invites one to linger couch-side, with a crackling fire and a good book. There are 2-3 bedrooms and a quaint sun room that flows onto a sheltered veranda. The country style kitchen feels like a fond childhood memory, with its black and white floor, solid wood bench tops and large double hung windows looking out over a shaded garden. The house sits on a block that is over 1/2 acre, enjoys dual street access (with car access via 43 Great Western Highway, and pedestrian access via 145 Victoria Street) and is planted with a mature mix of natives, deciduous and other cool climate plants. There is a laundry, storage space and a handy extra toilet under the house.

A garage and garden studio with a veranda, en suite and kitchen sink offers an extra versatile, independent space. It’s charm and possibilities all the way with this mountain gem.