There is something wonderfully familiar and welcoming about 76 High Street, Lismore. A beautifully maintained 1960's yellow-brick home, it has been lovingly cared for throughout its life and now presents an opportunity for a new custodian to make it their own.
Step through the double-door entrance and you are immediately reminded of an era when homes were built with space, solidity and practicality in mind. A wide entrance hall leads through a surprisingly generous floorplan, enhanced by large windows and excellent natural light throughout.
The main living room is exceptionally roomy and retains plenty of its original retro character, including a fireplace now fitted with an imitation gas-log heater. A second fireplace remains open, while a separate living/dining area provides valuable additional space and flexibility.
There are three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, headed by an impressively large master bedroom that is a genuine feature of the home. The accommodation is complemented by a central bathroom, while ducted heating provides comfort throughout.
The kitchen remains wonderfully representative of its era and is well equipped with an electric oven and cooktop plus dishwasher. A good-sized internal laundry adds further practicality, along with an enclosed rear porch providing a useful additional space and connection to the backyard. While much of the home remains in original condition, it has clearly benefited from years of attentive ownership and provides an excellent foundation for future modernisation.
Outside, the same sense of care continues. The 1,012m2; (approx.) block features established and beautifully maintained gardens, a wide driveway, garage and multiple garden sheds providing excellent additional storage. A welcoming front portico completes the home's appealing street presence.
The terracotta-tiled roof, yellow brickwork and broad windows give the home unmistakable 1960's character, while improvements made over time include new aluminium windows, reducing the need to pull out the paint brush!
For buyers who appreciate the resurgence of 1960's style, there is plenty here worth celebrating rather than replacing. Alternatively, its generous proportions, solid construction and largely original presentation provide an excellent canvas for a sympathetic contemporary renovation.
Solid, spacious, beautifully cared for and full of personality - 76 High Street is a wonderful example of its era, ready for a new custodian and its next chapter.
