The snapshot:
Brimming with character and potential, this four-bedroom brick cottage on a 617sqm corner block offers solid bones, charming dormer windows and a prime Mount Gambier location. Just a short walk to the CBD, parks, shops and schools, it's ideal for first-home buyers, families or investors ready to renovate and make it their own. A rare opportunity in a sought-after setting.
The location:
Mount Gambier is a thriving regional city known for its stunning natural landmarks, vibrant community, and relaxed lifestyle. From the iconic Blue Lake to local schools, shops, and cafés, everything you need is close at hand. Whether you're exploring the crater lakes or enjoying the city's growing food scene, Mount Gambier offers the perfect blend of convenience and country charm.
Mount Gambier CBD - 4 min (2km)
Blue Lake - 7 min (3.6km)
Mount Gambier Hospital - 8 min (4.6km)
The home:
With its quaint dormer windows, solid brick construction and a warm, welcoming presence on a corner allotment, 16 Smith Street, Mount Gambier offers a rare opportunity to blend timeless charm with your own modern touches.
Set on a generous 617sq m block in a highly walkable location just minutes from Commercial St, the CBD, cafes, schools, parks and sporting grounds, this four-bedroom home is ideally positioned for convenience and lifestyle.
Whether you're a first-home buyer looking to put your own stamp on what could be your dream home, or an investor looking for a property that would attract solid returns in an area tenants' love, this home is for you.
Inside, a formal entry hall leads into a cosy front living room with exposed timber ceiling beams, carpet underfoot and a large window dressed in timber Venetian blinds - ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
A second living area or formal dining room features timber floors, pendant lighting and a statement painted wall, while flowing seamlessly into the open-plan kitchen.
The kitchen itself has been updated, is both spacious and functional, with timber cabinetry, laminate benchtops, a wall oven, stainless steel dishwasher, and space for a large fridge.
There's also potential to create a casual meals nook and make it the heart of the home.
At the rear, a practical mudroom connects to the laundry, complete with built-in storage, which is a handy setup for families on the go. This area also includes a downstairs toilet for convenience.
Up the carpeted stairway, with turned timber balustrading, await four bedrooms that offer flexibility for young families or those working from home.
The master suite is oversized, with floor-to-ceiling built-in timber robes, a ceiling fan, split system air conditioning and plenty of natural light.
Two additional bedrooms also feature built-ins and shelving, while the fourth is a great-sized room with scope to personalise.
The family bathroom has already had a stylish update, with striking black-and-white patterned floor tiles, a freestanding bath, wall-hung vanity, and a rain shower with a niche.
It provides a beautiful blueprint for future renovations elsewhere in the home.
The home also features a generous-sized yard, complete with a shed and an attached outdoor, enclosed entertaining area - perfect for a combination of weekend barbecues, hobbies, or extra storage space.
Additional features include roof storage space in the home and a single garage.
With its strong bones, great layout and unbeatable location, this charming home is perfect for first-home buyers, investors or renovators looking to create something truly special.
Live in it as is, or unlock its full potential with a cosmetic makeover - either way, it's a gem waiting to shine.
Additional Property Information:
Age/ Built: 1984
Land Size: 617m2
Council Rates: Approx $441 per quarter
Rental Appraisal: We have conducted a rental appraisal for approximately $480 to $510 per week.
RLA 291953
