Centrally located just metres from the Village shopping and café precinct, this original Barwon Heads boat house was relocated to its current site in the 1920's and has undergone restoration and extensive extensions over its lifetime, whilst keeping intact its beautiful original charm and character.
The timber panelled walls and cove ceilings are imbued with the grace and charm of its heritage and offers the convenience of having a 4BR/1 BA home to use while you plan your next steps. Features include woodfire heating, R/C Aircon and tandem garage with European laundry, plus a detached rear studio for guest accommodation or workspace with wood heater and large veranda. This quintessential position in Barwon Heads Village invites you to bring your dream renovation or development to fruition, on the 566sqm (approx) site (STCA).
The Facts:
-Original Barwon Heads boat house in exclusive central Village position
-Relocated to current site on Ozone Rd in the 1920's; lovingly restored & extended
-Character-laden cottage with heartfelt connection to a century of memories
-Move in and enjoy living here while you contemplate how to fulfil its future promise
-Walk in off the wide front veranda to the quaint living room with compact wood heater
-Original cove ceilings, timber lined rooms, rustic floorboards & sash windows throughout
-Fixtures, fittings & handles carry the patina of age
-Delightful cottage kitchen with modern appliances (Westinghouse 900mm electric oven, gas cooktop & dishwasher)
-North-facing dining/living room with ceiling fans & reverse cycle heating/cooling
-French doors to the garden & courtyard, with summertime shade under the vine-clad arbour
-Charming master bedroom at the facade boasts natural light, timber lined walls & original timber flooring
-Bedrooms 2 & 3 offer the same rustic charm with the addition of BIR’s
-Bedroom 3 has lovely French doors to the courtyard & garden
-Bedroom 4 or Office added at rear of garage, with direct access to the garden
-Modern renovated bathroom with large shower & vanity, plus direct access through garage
-Euro laundry with complete fit-out resides in the tandem garage
-Private fenced rear lawn with courtyard entertaining & outdoor shower
-Detached rear studio with timber-lined cove ceiling - adaptation of a Barwon River boathouse
-Versatile space equipped with woodfire heater, ceiling fan, full span veranda & outside toilet
-Imbued with a sense of history & place, it’s one of few remaining original boat houses
-Rare opportunity to buy one of the most historic homes in central Barwon Heads, where you can walk to the beach, river, shops, dining, supermarket & primary school
The Owner Loves….
“The richness of history is palpable in a home like this. How special it is to have lived in this boat house, and now hand it to the next caretakers who will no doubt enjoy the riverside life as much as we have.”
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