Old prince of Wales Hotel site with original residence. This property is for those who love to live where there remains a historical imprint. There is character, appeal and an interesting window to the past. Penshurst has many delightful old buildings and with its quiet wide streets, is a pleasant place to live and raise children. Built in 1860 this bluestone home has arched windows, stone fireplaces and chimneys. The stone work interior, coloured glass/doors throughout plus pressed metal work dado height in the bathroom, claw foot bath are standout features. Flooring throughout the home is wooden with black japanned treatment. Light fittings throughout have been carefully sought after. This is a sympathetic renovation. Living space consists of four bedrooms, including romantic stone studio/bedroom with fireplace, as well as detached weather board cottage with own bathroom, ideal live in accommodation ideas. There is a further lounge, dining and kitchen prep area, English cast iron stove, double ovens, electric with gas cook top, Jarrah bench top, sink and overhead cabinets. The entry hall is large and has a mixture of stone and lining boards with wooden ceilings, this leads off to two of the bedrooms. Located in a private setting the fully fenced 2450m block is ideal for children and pets with established gardens and shady trees, here you will find original bluestone stables (8sqs) sturdy and awaiting development (STCA), suitable for a small separate home and has a bluestoned cobbled floor, for added interest.
Recently constructed is a very useful back veranda for wet weather, with sunny courtyard for warm days and dinning outside. There is other sundry shedding. Penshurst has a plentiful water supply and many facilities and amenities including hospital, nursing home, medical practice, two primary schools, hotel, caravan park post office, swimming pool, general store, milk bar, post office and v/line bus links. Sporting clubs are well represented and well attended. Tourism is part of everyday life as the town is part of the volcanic trail. Tourists rest on their way to the Grampians National Park. Inspect to appreciate, vendors genuine sellers and the asking price is $289,000..
Property Code:
L1873