Some homes are constructed. This one has been crafted, and you feel the difference the moment you step inside 55 Last Street, Beechworth.
The living and dining areas form the heart of the home, anchored by a striking reclaimed red brick fireplace with a double-sided wood fire that brings warmth and atmosphere to both spaces. Overhead, exposed hardwood trusses rise to a 42.5-degree roof pitch, each beam salvaged from the former Ovens and Murray Benevolent Hospital.
Underfoot, a handcrafted herringbone hardwood floor, reclaimed from the old racecourse stables at Chiltern, has been restored to its full glory. Finishing touches such as the "Egg and Dart" cornice plaster show the care taken in every detail.
The kitchen is finished to the highest standard, with recycled timber benchtops, 2-pak cabinetry and quality Westinghouse appliances, including a 900mm electric oven. An oversized walk-in pantry offers storage in abundance.
Plantation shutters run throughout, and the wide staircase, again crafted from recycled timbers, makes a statement of its own.
Comfort has not been overlooked. The home is completely double glazed with toughened glass and has underfloor insulation, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer.
Two downstairs bedrooms share a large family bathroom with 2-pak cabinetry, stone benchtops and a walk-in shower.
Upstairs, the master suite offers oodles of storage and a huge ensuite with a stone double vanity and 600mm floor tiles.
A second living room with dormer windows and a study nook completes the upper level, ideal for homework, hobbies or quiet evenings.
Outside, energy efficient and durable Linea weatherboard cladding is framed by a striking white picket timber fence and manicured lawns. The covered kitchen and entertaining area, with its washed aggregate concrete finish and electric roller blind, is ready for long lunches and summer gatherings.
A 9.2m x 5.6m workshop and garage with barn-style doors provides room for vehicles, projects and tools.
This is an exceptional build from a family of master builders, and the quality shows in every joint, beam and board. Construction goes well beyond the everyday, and so does the story behind it. Best of all, you are close to everything Beechworth offers, including schools and hospital facilities.
Homes with this much history, craftsmanship and heart do not come along often. Inspect 55 Last Street and see it for yourself.
