This is not a home pretending to be perfect. 102 Cleary Street is a home with history, personality and enormous potential – the kind of property where the imperfections are part of the opportunity.
Behind its distinctive front-facing peaked gable, this character-filled home reveals layers of original detail alongside a bold renovation undertaken by previous owners in the late 1990s. Original timber floors, high ceilings, decorative cornices, stained glass and beautiful timberwork provide the foundations for something truly special. It needs work, but for a buyer with vision, that is exactly the point.
The main level centres around an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, created during the late-1990s renovation. Three sets of French doors open the living areas onto a north-facing timber deck, drawing natural light through the rear of the home and creating an easy connection outdoors. The kitchen retains some wonderfully individual details from its renovation, including a stainless-steel splashback and horizontal feature window above the sink.
At the heart of the home is a double-sided timber statement fireplace, complete with feature mantel, connecting the living room with the master bedroom. The master adds a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the downstairs bedrooms are generously proportioned beneath high ceilings, with floral decorative ceiling cornices adding another glimpse of the home's character.
Then there is the surprise upstairs.
A timber ladder leads into the attic level, added as part of the late-1990s renovation. Here, two additional rooms offer a wonderfully flexible extension of the home – previously used as a bedroom and second living space, with potential as a kids' retreat, guest area, creative studio or family room. Three skylights bring light overhead, while a framed feature window positioned beneath the peak of the roof looks out across Cleary Street.
From the freestanding clawfoot bath and engraved timber doors to the stained-glass details, original flooring and exterior-access laundry, this is a property filled with features you simply wouldn't design into an ordinary home today.
It needs a renovator. It needs imagination. And that's exactly what makes it exciting.
What You'll Love:
- Distinctive character façade with front-facing peaked gable
- Original timber flooring, high ceilings and timber skirting boards
- Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite
- Double-sided statement timber fireplace connecting the living room and master
- Decorative floral ceiling cornices to downstairs bedrooms
- Stained-glass details, engraved timber doors and timber French doors throughout
- Open-plan kitchen, living and dining created during the late-1990s renovation
- Kitchen with stainless-steel splashback and horizontal feature window
- North-facing timber deck
- Freestanding clawfoot bath
- Exterior-access laundry room
- Added attic level with two versatile rooms
Big on character, bold on potential – now it's ready for its next chapter!
Council Rates: $2,800 p.a. approx.
Water Rates: $1,020 p.a. approx.
