Turn your cottage dream into reality and live in Norwood's blue chip heart in this charming freestanding residence perfectly positioned just a breath away from the vibrancy of The Parade. The original cottage was built by Cornish tradesmen in the 1880s. It was the home of the original Norwood Dairyman. Substantially extended sixty years ago with the addition of the living area and the parents' retreat bedroom and bathroom. Fully renovated 15 years ago with the addition of a second bathroom and outdoor entertaining area, it's a deceptively large Norwood cottage.
Set behind high brush fencing with a private driveway and remote-gated two-vehicle carport, the existing home retains hallmark period character with traditional double-fronted façade and verandah, pretty multi-paned windows, high ceilings, original Baltic Pine floors and leadlight. The 3-bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom residence offers delightful living spaces both indoor and out, complemented by a well-appointed central skylit kitchen.
A servery window from the kitchen opens to the dining zone where the North-facing picture window floods the space with natural light and looks out to a beautiful camellia flower bed. The relaxed living room flows from here and French doors seamlessly connect the home's beautiful interiors to the rear paved terrace where there is a stunning Japanese Elm tree which allows sun in the winter and shade in the summer. The tree is a mecca for all types of birds.
For an effortless alfresco flow, French doors also open from the adjacent sitting zone onto the semi-enclosed central courtyard - the ideal haven with ample space to entertain, it is fitted with an outdoor kitchen and protected year round by the pitched roof.
Accommodation is flexible and inviting. The front study also offers the option of use as a guest/fourth bedroom. The main bedroom at the rear of the house offers a parents' retreat with French doors out to the courtyard garden. The bedroom has a walk in robe and is next to the main bathroom with a character original pressed tin ceiling and walls. It includes a European style laundry. The second bedroom has a new ensuite.
Whether you choose to embrace the home's original charm, or explore its outstanding potential to renovate, the property offers the ultimate combination of lifestyle convenience, family amenity and investment appeal.
Added features include:-
• 4 x Split-system air-conditioners - in 3 bedrooms & living
• Study with built-in cupboards, fireplace & ceiling fan
• Kitchen - timber cabinetry, breakfast bar, new dishwasher, pantry storage
• Built-in cupboards throughout for abundant storage
• Tessellated tiled flooring in both bathrooms
• Power & plumbed gas to outdoor kitchen
• Overhead fan in alfresco courtyard
• Good sized shed/workshop
• Undercover storage area behind shed
• Termimesh Inspection points
You can stroll to restaurants, cafés, hotels, cinemas, boutiques and elite schools - ensuring everyday life is seamlessly connected to the best the Eastern suburbs can offer. Just moments away, sought-after lifestyle amenities, medical and hospital facilities, plus transport options on The Parade, and both Portrush and Kensington Roads, add further convenience - all while you enjoy the exclusivity that defines this blue-chip pocket.
CT: 5075/299
Council: Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Council rates: $2,748.00pa (approx)
Water rates: $296.18pq (approx)
RLA 312012
