For those who love splendid period building practices, this beautiful property is oozing with originality and character.

Built in approximately 1942, this double brick spacious residence is the third of four identical homes built by the same builder. They all have the same footprints, although the rooms inside can differ a little. The second one sold for $375,000 last year and the first one is currently for sale at $425,000.

It seems that as this builder went on, he refined and improved his work because the finish and period features are arguably better in this residence than the other two.

The owner’s family have lived in the home for over 35 years and it really is like stepping back in time when you walk in the door. Period lead glass, door handles, cornices and skirts are all still as they were back in the days.

Even the old laundry copper is still in working order, a rare find as most of them were sold off for scrap many years before. Just light the fire underneath it and scrub your laundry in the hot water.

This property benefits from having a second full sized parcel of land with its own access. It is north facing, gently sloping and has amazing views over the town and the mountains beyond. Established fig, plum and apricot trees are a bonus.

The owner has had recent meetings with council who have, according to him, given the go ahead to split off the second block of land to create a separate title with a new dwelling entitlement.

Features include:

• All brick internal walls
• Only 200 metres from the centre of town
• Different ornate cornices in each room
• Air conditioning
•“Jindari” wood fire
• Deep original bath still in good condition
• Separate WC
• Wood fired cooking and hot water
• The sashes are even still in the windows and they slide effortlessly
• Brick work in good condition (save a few cracks to the front sustained by roadworks damage)
• Period double garage with work benches
• Garden shed
• Water tank
• Three phase power
• Double size block with lane access and great views, potentially subdividable, STCA

Once our heavy vehicle bypass is completed, this road will be much quieter, works started last year.

For more information or an inspection, please call Carol Axworthy Seven Days on 0411 229 011.