Sweeney Estate Agents are proud to offer for your consideration a grand piece of history being the once Myrniong police station and jail situated in the beautiful Avenue of Honour Myrniong.
First constructed circa 1870 by John Swannel from bluestone sourced from his own Quarry, the police station closed in 1877 when the Blackwood mines ceased to operate.
By the turn of the century, the home was used as a residence for teachers at the Myrniong primary school and in 1919 the property was first sold to a private tender.
The double fronted symmetrical bluestone home is stunning from all angles from the shingle roof now concealed with corrugated iron, the stone chimneys, to the skillion extension at the rear, and the front verandah with a concave roof extending between 2 wing walls complete with sandstone parapets.
The current owner has spent the past 8 years ensuring the interior has been tastefully upgraded and renovated to enhance modern living but without spoiling the cottage's simplicity.
Offering 3 generous bedrooms all with new carpet, there are 2 separate living spaces plus the combined kitchen/meals offers stunning timber cabinetry and is complimented with a 900mm gas cooktop, under bench oven, rangehood and dishwasher, there is also a renovated family bathroom and external laundry.
Further features include 12 Ft ceilings, the original timber floors, sanded and recoated, original double hung windows, gas log fireplace and wood fireplace, brass light fittings and drawstring light switches. The kitchen offers the original wood stove and there are 3 Split systems to control your all year round comfort. There is also a solar setup to keep the electricity costs at bay.
Outside you will note the original sandstone building sourced from local quarries with an upstairs loft and formerly used as the police station's jail and later a stable.
To complete the package there is a 16 x 6.5m colour bond garage to the rear, which comes complete with a concrete slab, power, water, alarm and cameras for the extra security. This is ideal for the home handyman with plenty of side access for all your vehicles and ample storage.
Facing the Old Western Highway and set on a large 1550m2 allotment (approx.) Easy freeway access with only a minute drive to Pyke's Creek Reservoir, 15mins to Bacchus Marsh, and about an hour from Melbourne.
A true piece of live in history that you can call home! Call today to book your inspection.
