Dating from the early 1870s, Matthew Cull's House on Middleton Road is an Albany icon.
The property presents significant advantages to buyers appreciating the beauty and historic value of the home, the location near town and the versatility of the 1,863sqm block with potential for two-road access enhancing the possibilities for subdivision.
The two-storey cottage was built by the hands of Matthew and his wife Sarah, adapting the structure to the available materials, many of which were reclaimed.
It has been extended and upgraded several times over the years, yet it has retained its authenticity and currently presents as fresh and airy with practical appointments tastefully integrated into the well-preserved older fabric of the building.
The result of this evolution is a solid and endearingly quirky home displaying unique character with fascinating original features at every turn.
Remarkably, the property was held by members of the Cull family until 2012, since when it has undergone further sensitive upgrades by the current owner in line with its Heritage Council of WA listing.
The interior of the brick and iron home is characterised by timber floors and window frames, open fireplaces and tongue-and-groove boards to ceilings and some doors.
On the ground floor are the living spaces, including a comfortable lounge, a sizeable dining room, a study, an enclosed rear veranda, and the practical kitchen with a scullery.
As with the kitchen, the bathroom has been brought up to date and features a clawfoot bath from the original house, a walk-in shower and separate toilet.
On the first floor are the five bedrooms, two of which are king sized.
A drive leads past the house to a carport and further parking and turning space.
Adjoining the carport is the laundry and behind it is a sizeable workshop, while further down the block is a two-roomed shed built of materials reclaimed from an older shed on the property.
The land is mainly in grass with numerous mixed fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, and a chook run.
A well, fed by a permanent spring, provides reticulation water, and at the far boundary is a gazetted road, which simplifies access should the land be subdivided.
This is an exceptional holding with outstanding charm, presenting comfortable family accommodation less than 1km from the CBD and close to schools, shops and the beach.
What you need to know:
- Two-storey, historic home built 1870s
- Packed with original character features
- Sensitively upgraded for comfort and practicality
- 1,863sqm land, two-road access, subdivision potential
- Lounge, dining room, study, enclosed veranda
- Updated kitchen and bathroom
- Five bedrooms
- Carport, good parking and turning space
- Workshop and two-room shed
- Chook run, veggies, mixed fruit trees, reticulation
- Near schools, easy access to beach
- Council rates $2,881.23
- Water rates $1,643.28
