This atmospheric old building from Normanville’s early history has been a family home for decades; So for the first time in a generation it is on the market to be sold. Set within Normanville amid the trees and sea views within its own grounds on almost an acre, it is a real treasure. Originally built by Mr Robert Norman as a Chapel for his farm workers it eventually became his own place of worship. Today it stands proudly on the road named after its builder, looking only a little different, a lovely building still in full use as a family home.
Constructed of a mixture of stone and local brick it is in good order for one of it’s advanced years. From its ‘proper’ brick cellar to the steep pitched roof (replaced some years back) above the two upstairs bedrooms you will be enchanted. As you would expect it is configured a little differently from its original layout. On the ground floor is a sun room, country kitchen, formal lounge and very spacious formal dining room. The kitchen dining and lounge rooms each with lofty ceilings and features reminiscent of its original use. Additionally on this split level there is a large games room and an attached flat (external access) with a double bedroom and separate ablutions. Just around the corner from the kitchen there is a shower and separate loo. The games room and flat are later cement block and sheet additions to the original structure. Up the lovely solid wooden staircase we have two bedrooms with one having a good sized window from which to view the ocean; a small ensuite with shower and loo are attached to this room and the other, at the head of the stairs has a petite view of the sea through a lovely classic arched window.
As you can see this is not your average home; it certainly has much to offer and there is a lovely homely feel to it. Much can be made of it with your imagination and new enthusiasm.
The extent of the land is approx. 3900sqm providing ample room for the home, a good old shed with the balance planted to some native trees, an orchard and vegie patch plus a pleasing outdoor entertaining area. It is a great corner allotment with sea views and heaps of potential. An opportunity exists to maximise value with the possibility for subdivision of this large parcel STCC if you would prefer a little less land. Some work has already been commenced in this regard with sufficient land for up to perhaps 4 residential lots.
If you are looking for something unique, historic on a better than average parcel of land, inspection of this property is recommended.