Gunyah was built at exactly the same point in time that our
ANZAC tradition was established.
Whenever we consider period properties we should always ponder the
local and nationally impacting events coinciding with their
development. Vitally, we should never lose sight of the endearing
passage of time the property has travelled to reach (us) for our
lifestyle decision.
To the receptive, this is a compelling argument.
Gunyah is a real sweetie!
Nicely preserved, the home still retains most of its original
fittings, working fireplaces and period charisma. Other features
such as the high ornate ceilings, original solid fuel kitchen
cooker, cypress pine flooring and immensely solid double brick
construction all add to the period lustre of the home.
Gunyah's 3 bedroom 151m floor plan expresses the more cellular
design of its day and isn't short on adaptable space for the
sensitive upgrades needed to bring it into the modern era. The
current bathroom could be replaced with an enhancing period-style
upgrade and the current dining room could be adapted as an eat-in
kitchen whilst using the original kitchen as a butler's
pantry/kitchen.
The lounge room is a comfortable and refined area, and there are 2
enclosed verandah's for kids to use as play rooms.
Gunyah's level to gently falling 1,055m block provides an enormous
amount of sheltered recreation space and features an assortment of
trees including a superb Kurrajong tree that probably has family at
Wee Jasper. The yard provides more than enough space to add a rear
extension to the home, plus added garaging.
Gunyah has been a safe, comfortable and reliable shelter for 101
years and is now ready to be enjoyed by a brand new generation.
Essentially, Gunyah is probably for those of you with a passion for
our history and love of period homes.
Property Technical Specifications
Residence: built 1915, 146m of residential
living area, 4.86m of covered guest arrival portico, total area
under roof 150.86m/16.2sq approximately
Residential features:
- covered arrival portico with the original Edwardian
tessellated paving tiles
- spacious formal entry foyer with its original feature
panelling/picture rails
- 3 bedrooms - bedroom 1 has an open fireplace
- spacious formal lounge room with an open fireplace and access
to the northern enclosed verandah/sun room
- dining room with its an open fireplace
- upgraded galley kitchen with a walk-in pantry and original
solid fuel cooker
- north facing enclosed verandah/sun room
- rear enclosed verandah/play room
- high ornate ceilings
- double brick construction
- most original fittings remain in place
- Cyprus pine floors
- Single family bathro...
