Every now and then a very special property comes to market, providing you with the opportunity to be a part of its long and varied history.
The impressive “Kelso” is your opportunity. Built in a time when homes were made to last, it is constructed of solid timber weatherboard and displays an abundance of beautiful decorative features.
Set within the historic township of Stroud, “Kelso” is currently operating as Stroud Bed & Breakfast, providing the current owners with a relaxed lifestyle, along with a home business. One which they can operate to whatever degree they choose.
Upon arrival, you pass through the stunning bespoke rose covered archways to the wide, wraparound verandahs. You are then greeted by her original & beautiful front door. From here you catch a glimpse into the extensive hallway of high ceilings, polished timber floorboards and old-time charm within.
Each of the 6 large bedrooms have French doors leading to the verandahs, providing friends and guests with their own relaxation space. A lounge room within the original cottage, features a stone chimney and Jetmaster fireplace, providing a cosy and quiet space.
Upon reaching the end of the hallway, you are taken aback by the fabulous newer addition of the home. A grand open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This area with its soaring ceilings, polished floorboards and French doors blends perfectly with the original portion of the home. There is both ducted and reverse cycle air conditioning in the home, along with ceiling fans. A large cast iron wood fire provides warmth, but you can also use it for baking or to let a pot of soup bubble away on top of. Imagine the aroma of that in winter!
The kitchen is modern, but has certain old-world charm, ensuring it blends perfectly with the homes historic story. The porcelain butlers sink sits below a large wall of windows, looking out over the entertainment deck, the girls in the chicken coop and the vegetable gardens. Stainless steel appliances, including wine chiller and gas cooktop make life a breeze.
All three bathrooms have their own unique style, from modern to antique, one includes the original deep claw foot bath tub.
The Master bedroom is almost a day spa retreat. Luxuriously spacious and complete with a window seat; perfect for curling up and reading a good book. The ensuite, undeniably spacious, and featuring a 40cm rain style shower head.
In the fully fenced approximate 1686m² yard, there are an abundance of fruit trees, a kids paradise cubby house, a room which has been designed & built to extract and store honey, but could be used for all sorts of home ventures, utility sheds, double garage with storage plus separate double gate access and parking to backyard, suitable for caravan/boat etc. 36 panel (9KW) solar panel system + connection to mains power, instantaneous gas hot water system, 3 x rainwater tanks + connected to town water & sewer.
There really are way too many delightful & practical features in this home to mention, so an inspection is recommended.
Call us today to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to become the next caretakers of “Kelso”.
R & R Property make no representations to the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative only, for marketing purposes.Some photo's have been enhanced to show lawn areas that have been greened to show how the property would look in a good season.
