Situated in the Eureka heritage hamlet, an easy 15 minute drive to Bangalow, is an exceptional property with outstanding historical credentials. "The Old Rectory" is recognised as one of the most gracious homes to be built in the Byron Hinterland.
Behind the rich past, this superbly constructed, well-maintained and spacious Federation style home (1903) has retained most of its original features including sold teak external walls, traditional cedar fireplaces and long shuttered French doors leading to expansive verandahs.
This beautiful home offers the potential owner a wealth of wonderful attributes - historical significance, a spacious quality home crafted from locally sources, exceptional rainforest timbers, and the promise of an outstanding lifestyle on a rare 1/2 acre of land with unrivalled, elevated breath-taking Northern views to the Night Cap Ranges and Minyon Falls.
FURTHER FEATURES INCLUDE
NBN Broadband
Town water
Solar hot water system
1.47 kw grid connect system - 6 x 245 watt panels plus inverter
Last annual electricity bill $573.00 including solar credit
Fully certified above-ground pool with sensational view
Magnificent mature garden
A well-established home fruit orchard and vegetable garden
Separate dining room off kitchen
Large sunroom off living room
Separate large rear porch
Separate craft room or study
Ornate Ceiling Roses
Peaked Dutch gable roof allowing maximum ventilation
Most of the solid door locks were made in England
The 2 beautiful chimney pots were made by Bakewell Bros, then in Sydney, but originally well-established brick makers in England
2 original working cedar fireplaces
Window canopies (some original - others more recent)
Eat-in mid-century kitchen
Built-in wardrobes
Lead-light glass front door - original flannel flower design.
Byron Shire Council rates $1400 per annum.
Water rates 6/5/2019 to 28/7/2020 - $710.16
What is being called the 2 car garage was erected in 1987, much of the timber being sourced from the original coach house/stables. At present it is divided, one half being used as an additional office and the other half as a garage
5 minutes to Federal Village
30 minutes to Byron Bay.
INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Contact Sonia Jervis 0409 033250
or sonia@scottharveyrealestate.com.au
FURTHER HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Old Rectory (formerly St. Aidan's Rectory, Eureka).
St. Aidan's Anglican Church next door was built in 1895. It was the first Anglican church to be built in what is now Byron Shire.
The Rectory, or Vicarage as it was called then, was built in 1903 at a cost of 600 pounds, then an
enormous sum. It was officially blessed by the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, following the
induction of the first Vicar of the newly formed Eureka Parish. Although the weather was inclement, more that 350 people sat down for lunch under canvas.
The Rectory was the centre of the Eureka Parish and 13 clergymen and their families lived here over the years. The Vicar (later called Rector) had a wide area to cover and looked after centres at Eltham, Clunes, Springvale, Rosebank, Repentance Creek, Federal and Goonengerry.
In the early days he travelled on horseback, then sulky, then motor bike and finally a motor-car.
