The homely feel of this vintage double-story home is emphasised by its enormous, slightly under ½ acre block, reaching from the private jetty on Kananook Creek to the Highway. A rare find, this privately serene beauty has been owned within the current family for over 50 years. On entrance you find a large parking area, big enough to fit 8 cars, two being nestled under ‘The Gables’ roof. The trees, old and beautiful give the place a sense of charm, privacy and class. The surrounding gardens are well manicured and give cottage charm with a bright selection of plants.
The house allures upon entering with its amazing stained glass windows, 10ft high cathedral ceilings, soft to the touch carpeted floors and classic colour range. To the right and left of the entrance are two sizeable family rooms, one framing a gas fireplace. Further along you will find the first bedroom fitted with large cupboards for lots of storage and opposite a tucked away, downstairs bathroom with a toilet and shower. Opposite this is a large study embellished with an inbuilt wall-size bookshelf. This opens out to the whitewash timber kitchen, with its massive pantry storage area and old school diner serving window looking out into the massive family room. After taking a step down you enter the main family room which holds the split cycle aircon and large pot belly fireplace. Central heating is set up through the house. Heading down a windowed hallway, you find the spacious laundry with enough bench space for numerous purposes and an inbuilt ironing board. The main bedroom is next, with inbuilt cupboards, a large wall of windows looking out onto the back gardens and entertaining area and modern ensuite/bathroom with great open shower. Upstairs you will find two spacious roof spaces, great for storage and two large bedrooms both with inbuilt wardrobes, one also containing an inbuilt bookcase and large windows overlooking the property’s gardens.
Outside, from the timber decked entertaining area, which is wheelchair access friendly, the views of Kananook Creeks and the boat shed down the back gives a sense of calm. The gardens are beautifully kept by the family and wind down wonderfully to the private jetty. There is a large brick-patterned area great for entertaining more than a few guests. A garden shed rests not far from the home, great for a gardener’s tool storage and if that is not enough a large garage lies just to the right of it.
This home is a very rare find. A gem beautiful for those hot summer days with quick access to the creek or beach or the cold winter nights with the warmth of central heating throughout and the beautiful fireplaces. It is walking distance from award winning restaurants and cafes, schools, supermarkets, and a stone’s throw to the white sands of the bay.